Top pick: #6 (HOLLADAY ROAD) (4-1) - Old-timer is working fast for his first since Aug. 17 and he returns at reduced level. Stakes winner in the past, he likes this surface 3-1-0-2 and can beat these with his best.
2nd pick: #8 (Lumberyard Jack) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neill and this consistent speed/stalker is at the right level and distance. Illinois-bred is 2-for-6 here in the past and is a win candidate this afternoon.
3rd pick: #2 (Shadow Runner) (7-2) - The second of the O'Neill pair, he moves back to the grass after finishing third last out at Fairplex in a $100K dirt stakes. In form, has fine early speed, and should be involved every step.
4th pick: #4 (Segway) (5-1) - Lightly raced 4-year-old has talent and is working fast for his first start in almost a year. Can factor, but this is a pretty tough spot for his comebacker.