Best bet: ENNIS TOWN (4)

Best value: LIBERTY RISING (3)

FIRST: Fever Night is rested and drops; best if not damaged goods. Cocktailsnkringle could get the early jump in field that's light on speed. Derek's Law makes first start since claimed by Linda Rice; must consider.

SECOND: Not for Hire was a change-of-pace sixth in last; forward move predicted. Launch Control is speedy and could prove very tough on a soft lead. Van Vollenhoven is competitive on best efforts.

THIRD: Liberty Rising gets class relief after logging crisp 5-furlong drill on Sept. 27; breakthrough predicted. Army Proud is the one to fear if pace meltdown ensues. Dominican Thunder should be aided by cutback to sprint; don't ignore.

FOURTH: Ennis Town was pace- and trip-compromised in last. Lachaise ma

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