Top pick: #7 (COVERT AFFAIR) (3-1) - Grey gelding has finished second here in two straight at this level going a mile, and his turf record stands at 3-0-2-1. Strong finisher comes off a career best on Sept. 14th, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (C R Case's Monster) (8-1) - Recent maiden winner did so in easy fashion sprinting on the dirt on Sept. 7th. By far a career best, it came in his second off a Jay Armstrong claim. Barn moves him to the grass, and 3yo is bred to like the surface.
3rd pick: #6 (Rocko's Gizmo) (12-1) - Gelding by "Broken Vow" has a bit of speed and tired last out to finish five lengths back of "Affair." Racing into shape following several layoffs, and he could factor at long odds.
4th pick: #1 (Northern Bridge) (8-1) - Well-bred gelding raced evenly two back at this level on the grass, and last out he finished a strong second here sprinting on the dirt. 3yo by "Catienus" has the rail and can factor at a square price.
5th pick: #8 (Memphis Sunrise) (5-2) - He has the best turf form, but colt hasn't seen any action since last Dec. 4yo has early speed and is an obvious threat if ready, though at a short price.