Top pick: #7 (BRIGAND) - One of a pair from the Baffert barn and they'll race uncoupled. He was a "game" maiden winner at Hollywood July 3rd, then finished 2nd two weeks later in the Hollywood Juvenile Championship (G2), He has a pair of fine local works for this and draws a nice post for this 6.5 furlong trip. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Creative Cause) - He was an easy and visually impressive maiden winner at Hollywood July 16 winning by almost 5 lengths in fast time for the 5 furlong distance. Working nicely since and a win candidate right back.
3rd pick: #4 (Night Tide) - The 2nd of the Baffert pair also broke his maiden first out, then ran 3rd, beaten just over a length by Brigand in the Hollywood Juvenile. Can factor with his best.