Top pick: #6 (MASTER CHEF) - Very speedy gelding runs first off a Pete Miller claim and the trainer has gotten off to a sensational start at this meet. Cal-bred hung on to win by a nose at Hollywood the day he was taken and has a pair of sharp local works since the claim. The horse to catch and beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Classic Legacy) - Lightly-raced Baffert gelding has a class edge in his pocket and takes a big drop this afternoon. 4-year-old by "Macho Uno" has been sharp in all four starts at Hollywood since returning from a 14 month layoff in late March and this classier stalker would be no surprise.
3rd pick: #5 (Stoneside) - Very consistent veteran has been racing in fine form all year (5-2-1-2) and interestingly enough will be racing here for the very first time. He had a sharp half-mile work on July 26th and is a stretch threat for the top spot.