Top pick: #7 (WHISKEY RUNNER) (4-1) - He hasn't raced since tiring badly when debuting at Hoosier Park 13 1/2 months ago. However, he's working fast locally and draws a field without a lot of early speed. Can take this if ready.
2nd pick: #1 (Bruver Max) (3-1) - One of two entered by trainer Kenny Smith and the pair race uncoupled. Colt by "Posse" has early speed, draws the rail, goes turf to dirt, and cuts back in distance. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Lutesifer) (5-2) - He was claimed in late August at Saratoga by trainer Randy Morse for $20K and has been on the sidelines since. Originally in the Pletcher barn, gelding is working well and has blinkers on.
4th pick: #6 (Our Red Rider) (9-2) - The second of the Smith pair, he has early speed and finished second here at this level in late August. Freshened up since, he must be left in the mix.