Top pick: #2 (SHYLOCK) (9-2) - He ships back from Mountaineer Park where he rallied from far back to finish fourth facing tougher on the grass Aug 24. He had been competitive in three straight here prior to that and is shortening up in distance.
2nd pick: #3 (Lucky Evil) (7-2) - A strong win candidate, he's finished second in two of his last three here at this level. Stalker was only beaten a 'head' Aug 24, going a bit shorter and the additional furlong of today's contest is a plus.
3rd pick: #7 (Fatal Bear) (5-1) - Long time maiden has been competitive in five of six starts since shipping north from Tampa Bay Downs in late April. Fits at the tag and trip and he gets a rider up-grade for this attempt.
4th pick: #5 (I Chant for Dan) (4-1) - Lightly-raced and well bred, 3-year-old by 'War Chant' is cutting back in distance after rallying to finish fourth here going a mile at this tag Aug 26. He did not break cleanly that day, so it's imperative that he do so today at this shorter trip.