Top pick: #9 (LORD OF LOVE) - Colt comes off a career best when he finished 2nd here at this level and distance a month ago. He stalked early that day, opened a clear lead in mid-stretch only to be run down in the last 100 yds. Lightly raced, improving, and the top choice.
2nd pick: #7 (Honest Johnny) - Lightly raced gelding had a very wide trip while finishing 5th of 11, beaten three lengths at this level going 6 furlongs on Sep 22nd. Effort was a career best and trainer Linda Rice will give him an extra furlong to travel in this spot.
3rd pick: #1 (Knock Quietly) - This is start #28, but he's picked up minor awards in 5 of 9 on this surface and has faced many fields more talented than this one. Latest effort saw him finish 2nd at this level going 8.5 furlongs on Sep 15th and was his best in almost two years.Factors today.
4th pick: #6 (Trainingforsuccess) - He has a bit of speed and tired last out to finish far back of "Quietly". Could possibly see him hanging on for a small slice at a big price.