Top pick: #1 (NICK FROM ARVERNE) - Colt broke slowly last out but showed good late foot when he rallied to finish fourth at this level going 5.5 furlongs. Race was his first in blinkers and trainer Tony Dutrow will stretch him out in distance and bring him back in two weeks for this attempt. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1a (Chief Wild Eagle) - Coupled in the wagering with "Nick", he rallied to finish second when debuting at Philly Park July 3 in a 4.5 furlong contest. Working nicely since and completes a strong entry from the trainer.
3rd pick: #5 (Risk On) - Son of "Indian Charlie" raced evenly here July 19 facing a bit better going 5.5 furlongs. Trainer Steve Hobby is very strong second time out (30%) and he'll be stretching this colt out in distance this afternoon.