Top pick: #6 (MIKEY T) (3-1) - The fields most experienced maiden, he moves from turf to dirt and drops back down for this attempt. Gelding set a quick & pressured pace here on the grass facing special weights on Oct. 12th, and tired in the final 1/16th. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #2 (Proud Boss) (7-2) - Price play is working fast for his first since early August, and will run with blinkers off, and Bejarano on. Gelding has early speed and should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #1 (Crucero) (7-2) - He runs second off 7 week freshening, and will be dropping back down. He raced both wide & evenly in his latest, and draws the rail for this attempt. Stretch threat.
4th pick: #4 (Second Proposal) (5-1) - Improving sort will be trying a two-turn distance for the first time, and he's been competitive in all four sprint races. Fits, has a recent fast work, and can factor if he handles the trip.