Top pick: #4 (Kayaker) - The probable favorite had a tough outside post last out and raced wide before making a strong bid and "hanging" a bit late to run third. Racing back into shape following a long break, gelding is in the successful barn of Chris Englehart. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Big Jay) - He defeated "Kayaker" by a length last out in his best overall since last Dec. One-run type likes "off" tracks (3-1-1-1) and is a stretch threat in this spot.
3rd pick: #10 (Snuck in the Dance) - He ran a career best when going wire-to-wire here at this price on July 17 and has been on the sidelines since. In a winning barn (Bill Martin) and gelding has a bullet half-mile work on August 27. Tough with his best.