Top pick: #7 (PHOTON) - New York invader was a winner at Belmont Park going a mile just four days ago racing for a $20K tag. Beautifully spotted in this allowance by trainer Rick Dutrow and rider Irad Ortiz Jr. comes from in from Long Island with the horse.
2nd pick: #2 (Arlo) - Dangerous rival missed by a nose here at this level going a mile on Sept. 22 and he was a winner here at this distance in January. Back in shape following a six month absence and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Sir Cadian) - Pennsylvania-bred is equally adept on both turf and dirt and his record on the main-track here is (7-1-4-0). Speed/stalker draws the rail, is working fine, and can factor with his best.