Top pick: #1 (ARTAX APALACHEE) (4-1) - One of two entered by trainer Veronica Griggs and the pair race uncoupled. Speedy sort has the rail, drops to a new low, and runs 3rd off a 4 month break.
2nd pick: #10 (Hundred Proof) (5-1) - The 2nd of the Griggs pair, debutinhg gelding is working fine and his trainer wins at a solid 22% rate first out.
3rd pick: #6 (Luckys Sweet dream) (12-1) - He has some speed and continues to tire badly turning for home. May last for a minor award.
4th pick: #2 (John F) (15-1) - He's shown little in three starts, but he's taken some money in his last pair and had a tough post (12th of 12) here on Aug 17. He goes 2nd off almost a 9 month break and is in a good barn (Joe Offolter). Price play.