Top pick: #7 (TOWERING) - Low level maide race attracts a pair of New York shippers and this lightly raced 3yo stands out over this field. When last in action he rallied to finish 2nd at Saratoga on July 30th at this 7 furlong distance racing for a $35K tag. Working fine since, trainer Rick Dutrow ships him south, drops him in price, and he's much the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Jim Jamm) - He also ships from New York and is from the top barn of Chad Brown. He raced evenly while wide in a two-turn turf contest at Saratoga on Aug 15th and will drop in price, switch to the main-track, and cuts back in distance. Working fast and he will race with blinkers on for the first time. The main danger.
3rd pick: #4 (Barnicus Bay) - Colt has shown some improvement of late and last out finished a distant 3rd here at this tag and trip to a very heavy favorite. May grab a minor award.