Top pick: #5 (CYTHEREAN) (5-2) - In this "off the turf" finale, this well-bred colt has more speed than most and finished second here last year in his only previous wet track contest. Working nicely, runs second off almost a six month break, and is the top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (Matt and Jesse) (6-1) - One-paced type can "run all day" and rallied to finish third here at this level and distance on July 31st. It was his best overall since last winter and makes him a threat.
3rd pick: #4 (El Season) (5-1) - Dangerous Delaware invader is in top form and goes turf to dirt for "Hall of Famer" Jonathan Sheppard. Fits and is a stretch threat despite the move to the main-track.
4th pick: #3 (Barzini) (3-1) - The field's wild card, he's lightly raced, well-bred, in a winning barn (Mike Maker), and will be racing on the dirt for the first time.