Top pick: #8 (BUCKEYE HEART) - He ships from Presque Isle where he had a troubled start and rallied to finish 4th there as the favotite. That snapped a three race winning streak and the Englehart barn has him nicely spotted today as he returns him to race on conventional dirt.
2nd pick: #5 (Basalt) - He was a convincing winner here on July 21st in his first off a 75 day layoff. Stalker has worked since and his trainer (Steve Asmussen) is having a solid meet.
3rd pick: #2 (Devoted Wildcat) - One of two entered by trainer Gary Gullo and the pair race as separate betting interests. Claimed here 8 days ago, he has excellent early speed and will be tough if he clears off early.