Top pick: #6 (CHAMBORD CASTLE) - Speedy filly ships in from Monmouth where she tired slightly after pressing very fast fractions in a grass sprint at this level. Race was her first in just over seven months and trainer Dave Fawkes brings her back quickly and moves her to the dirt. Lots of things to like.
2nd pick: #5 (Passeporta) - Freshened-up since August 1st, when last in action this grey daughter of "Rockport Harbor" rallied to finish second at Saratoga. Working fine for this and she's a win threat.
3rd pick: #11 (She is a Lioness) - She's already been beaten for a lower price but has managed to finish second in three of her seven starts. Can factor in the same race exotics, but she'll need to do better for any shot at the win.