Top pick: #8 (BAIL OUT THE BANKS) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Rick Violette and the pair race uncoupled. Runs today for the first time since late June and he'll be dropping down to a price he's been very successful at in the past. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Chairman Now) (7-2) - The 2nd of the Violette pair, he races 2nd back off a 4 1/2 month layoff and the last time he ran at this price he won by almost 8 lengths last January. Speed/stalker is a win candidate and gives trainer Violette a big shot with either horse.
3rd pick: #1 (Point Taken) (3-1) - He's the type that never tires and is dropping down to race at this tag for the first time. In shape, has the rail, and is a factor with a stretch charge.