Top pick: #10 (MAGNIFICENT BLEND) - Veteran has been freshened up since May 21 by trainer Bob Diodoro and when last raced he was finishing a close-up third at this level going a bit longer. Consistent sort is 2-for-2 on this surface and has a near bullet work on it July 19. Gets a slight edge in a tough contest.
2nd pick: #4 (Bertran Hill) - Contender has good early speed and finished third last out at Hollywood running 1 1/2 half lengths in back of today's rival No. 5 Courtside. Can factor today from just off the pace.
3rd pick: #5 (Courtside) - The probable favorite is very fast early and last out finished a strong pace-setting second at this level at Hollywood Park July 10. Lightly raced, in a good barn, and he'll be very tough in this spot.