Top pick: #6 (SHIVASHAKTI) - First time starter by "Purge" cost $5K as a yearling and makes his debut racing for $20,000. Working steadily and above average for the Kitchingham barn, he has Rosario aboard and meets a weak field. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Warren's Tiger) - He ran evenly here opening day and had a poor start that afternoon. Previous pair were fine and a repeat of either makes him a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Clocker Moment) - He's already had 14 starts but his best efforts have come at this price and he's finished 3rd in both starts at this distance. Stretch threat at a nice price.
4th pick: #5 (Leavin in a Limo) - He "bobbled" at the start at Hollywood July 16 and raced wide before tiring. Race was his first in 25 1/2 months and he's worked well since. Contends with an alert beginning.