Top pick: #8 (J MAN) (5-2) - California invader makes his first start on the east coast, and first for trainer Lou Linder Jr (17% with new arrivals). Gelding has never raced this low, meets a weak field, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Fingers Charlie) (5-1) - He took some money when debuting here for a $15K tag, but was away slowly and ran evenly once in stride. He's worked very fast at Delaware since then, and is from a top barn (Scott Lake). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Autumn Purge) (10-1) - He showed some early speed last out, and held to finish fourth of eight racing here at this level on July 23rd. 3yo son of "Purge" should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #3 (Frozen Four) (7-2) - "Nibbling" type has a speed/stalking style, and comes off a close-up finish here at this tag on July 21st. Fits, and it's nice to see Carmouche back on the re-ride.