Top pick: #2 (MR NUM NUM) (4-1) - Delaware shipper was an easy winner there facing weaker on a sloppy surface Aug 11. He's run well here in the past and is back in shape following a 6 1/2 month layoff. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Bonetown Wild) (5-1) - Veteran draws the rail after an even effort here at this level Aug 16. He missed by a 1/2 length here facing much tougher June 25 and a repeat of that effort makes him a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #7 (Aridus) (5-2) - He tries hard every time and has a great local record 13-2-8-2. He'll be shortening up off a series of longer races. Capable at this level and distance and must be left in the mix.