Top pick: #3 (HANGINGBYATHREAD) - Appears to be nearing his best as he's racing himself into shape after being away eight months. Closer should receive a fast/contested pace, and that will benefit him the most.
2nd pick: #4 (Don't Fooli Hooli) - Lightly raced and improving. Cleared the 1x allowance level last out with a very impresive performance. Has speed, but can also stalk, and this mile distance is well within his reach.
3rd pick: #2b (Imperial River) - Part of a Tom Bush-trained entry. Gelding has ben freshened up since an even try at Saratoga on August 17. Lightly raced and two for five on the grass, he draws a good post for his style.
4th pick: #1 (Unflagging) - Can't knock his two for two record with one win coming from slightly off the pace and other a wire-to-wire effort. Hasn't beaten much in his first pair and he'll have a tough trip from the rail. Contender, but no lock.