Top pick: #1 (POWER OF HOPE) (3-1) - Away slowly when debuting in a local sprint July 26, he made up good ground with a late move. Son of 'Malibu Moon' has worked twice since and trainer Ron Ellis will stretch him out in distance. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Dream Police) (4-1) - Away since Jan 16, speed/stalker has been competitive in all his dirt starts 4-0-2-2. Working nicely for this attempt, he's a very strong win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #7 (Big Discovery) (4-1) - Gelding his racing on the dirt for the first time. Three-year-old has gone 4-0-3-1 racing on the grass and continues to training fast on the main track here. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Day in the Sun) (6-1) - Cal. bred has the highest last out figure and he has early speed. Lightly raced, improving, and he can't be eliminated.