Top pick: #8 (CONQUEST TWO STEP) (3-1) - Lightly-raced colt just missed here facing weaker sprinting on Aug. 10. It was his first since June 20th and a career best from a figure aspect. Trainer Mark Casse brings him back quickly, moves him up in class, and stretches him out around two-turns for the first time.
2nd pick: #10 (Red Outlaw) (4-1) - Undefeated (4-for-4) speedball was a gate-to-wire winner here going 7-furlongs Aug. 1 in a $200K stakes for fellow Cal.-breds. It was his first start since Feb. 16, a career best, and he's another trying a two-turn trip for the first time.
3rd pick: #5 (Diamond Bachelor) (6-1) - He's another sretching out off a solid effort last out. A stakes winner on the grass, colt rallied to finish second here on the "poly" going 6.5-furlongs Aug. 15. He's back in shape, is working fast, and must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #3 (Toowindytohaulrox) (5-1) - He has a bit of ability and enters in good form. However, he needs to do better to challenge for the win spot as the top three selections are stronger win candidates.