Top pick: #7 (JIM'S NO PREACHER) (3-1) - Speedy sort moves up in price and stretches out in distance off an easy win here going 6.5 furlongs on July 24th. Career best came in his first for Pete Miller and gelding has since come back with a blazing 5-furlong work.
2nd pick: #4 (Romance Is Sosa) (9-2) - Speed/stalker ships in from Pleasanton where he finished third on conventional dirt facing better. He's a synthetic's specialist (7-6-1-0), and has Bejarano riding for Hollendorfer, a 31% winning combo.
3rd pick: #2 (Chicsdigtheshark) (6-1) - Speedy 4-year-old has been freshened up since late June. He's 4-for-11 overall and is 1-for-4 on "poly." He faces other speed types and will need a smart ride.
4th pick: #3 (China Prince) (5-1) - Stalker is well-bred, fits, and is working sharply for his first since March 1st. In a capable barn (Craig Dollase) and the trainer adds blinkers for the first time.