Top pick: #4 (Bank Merger) - Thought he looked great when winning at Belmont July 8, but was in over his head last out in a G1 stakes here Aug. 7. Faces an easier field in this spot and a repeat of his effort on July 8 can win this small stakes race.
2nd pick: #6 (Dark Thunder) - Speedy runner draws a good post in this small field at this 7-furlong trip and he's undefeated (3-for-3) since moving to the barn of Todd Pletcher. Has a flexible style and this lightly-raced runner is an obvious win threat.