Top pick: #9 (BAIL OUT THE BANKS) - Gelding skipped the summer but is training nicely at Aqueduct for his first start since May 20th when he finished 3rd on this surface racing for $25K. Speed/stalker was an easy winner off a similar layoff in March, draws a fine outside post, and this is his favorite trip (4-1-2-0). The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Hammersmith) - Speedy colt from the Pletcher barn tired badly on the Saratoga turf facing tougher Sep 4th in his first facing winners and is dropped in price and moved back to the main track this afternoon. His speed makes him a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Lemon Ghost) - He rallied to finish 3rd at this level going 6 furlongs just 11 days ago in his first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim. One run type will be racing at this distance for the first time and the barn specializes in these quick turnarounds.