Top pick: #3 (GLOOMY GUS) (2-1) - Gelding runs off a two month freshening and is the clear speed of this field if ready. His best races have come on this surface (9-2-3-0) and he'll be tough to catch with his best.
2nd pick: #2 (Ur Up Zip) (5-1) - He was an easy winner here at this tag on Aug. 24 as he cleared the 2l state-bred condition. That was a career best and this home-bred by "Mancini" is a win threat right back.
3rd pick: #1 (Texas Holdem Joe) (3-1) - Veteran will be dropping to a new low in price and will also be shortening up off a series of longer contests. Five-year-old has the rail and can factor on the drop.
4th pick: #6 (Ferdie's Got It) (10-1) - He finished an even fourth here for a $15K tag on July 24th, then regressed last out in his second back from a nine month layoff. Drops to a new low today and fits with his best.