Top pick: #3 (CITY STATE) (7-2) - Speedy gelding goes turf to dirt in his second back from an eight week freshening. He just failed to hold on here facing tougher on the local grass July 31. Claimed that day by Mike Puype, he switches him to the dirt and drops him in class. A pair of quick recent drills should have him all set.
2nd pick: #6 (Antinanco) (3-1) - Dangerous rival, he moves up in class after running second here for a $10,000 price tag July 25. It was his first off a claim by Mike Machowsky and earned him a career best figure. Stalker has worked three times since and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (George's Main Man) (6-1) - Lightly-raced 4-year-old is from the same barn (Mike Puype) as 'City State' and the pair race uncoupled. He's been competitive in two of his last four and is trying a 2-turn distance for the first time.
4th pick: #5 (Hidden Zensation) (8-1) - He's racing third off a five month break and second off a Steve Miyadi claim. Fits with his best, one-run type is another that's stretching out in distance. Can factor at a square price with his best.