Though Dublin didn't do anything for his reputation here a week or so ago, Westover Wildcat, who was 5th to that one in the Grade I Hopeful, looks like a strong contender in this lesser Stakes. Dutrow has been on fire at the stand and his charge boasts the pace to be within striking distance throughout while also owning the numbers to give these non-Graded runners plenty of trouble. We'll make 'Wildcat the HF 15a. Golden Ghost is the lone multiple winner in the field after knocking off mid-level Allowance runners Oct 5. He's a restricted Stakes winner who seems this good now. Per the paper race, all of these have a look at the outcome. Western Flyer is back around one turn, while Economic Swoon lures Alan Garcia away from that rival following an impressive debut win at Saratoga Sept 7.
CLOSERS: Fastest in the stretch in recent races at or near this distance have been: Soaring Empire :24.7 - Western Flyer :25.6.