Top pick: #5 (JAMES LEE) (9-2) - Speed/stalker ships in from Philly Park for a barn (Patty Farro) that is on a pace to win over 100 races this year. Gelding drops back down after tiring last out facing tougher and can take this from on, or just off the lead.
2nd pick: #3 (Hot Necker) (5-1) - Once classier type runs second back off a pair of layoffs and first off a Tim Kreiser claim (a 23% winning angle). He tired in his comebacker here Aug. 24 after rushing up after a poor break. New barn has worked him twice since, including a sharp half-mile breeze 11 days ago.
3rd pick: #1 (Runnin Bull) (4-1) - Speedy veteran ships in from Philly Park where he tired to finish third after setting a quick and pressured pace racing at this tag on Aug. 11. Freshened up since, colt draws the rail and should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #4 (Rock City Roadhog) (8-1) - Strong finisher drops in class, goes turf to dirt, and shortens up in distance. He has a fine record on the dirt at this trip (10-2-3-2) and should get a fast pace to rally into.