Top pick: #4 (ISTHMUS) - Consistent speed/stalker races for the 4th straight time for a new trainer, in this case Mike Trombetta (17% with new arrivals). Colt comes off a near miss at saratoga facing a bit weaker, but was his first off a 70 day break and he's since had a fast local drill 5 days ago. The top pick in a nice field.
2nd pick: #5 (Golden Gulch) - The probable favorite, he comes off a pair of solid 2nd place finishes at Saratoga racing at this level and has run well here in the past (4-1-1-1). Looks set for a big race.
3rd pick: #7 (Leave of Absence) - Lightly raced and stakes placed, he finished an even 3rd last out at Saratoga sprinting at this level on Aug 2nd. Working fast since, he'll be stretching-out in distance for this attempt. Colt draws a "comfy" outside slot in this one-turn mile and is a threat.