Analysis:
I am disinclined to consider the router #8 for a sprint win, first back after this layoff, despite his monster class. Too much early competition from the #6, both of whom should kill each other off.
Of the remaining other-than-earlies, #7 and #9 should run, and if I had to pick one horse (i.e. following the 'contest rules'), at this early point it would be #9.
The #8 however should finish in the money.
Ted