Top pick: #7 (CHICAGO HERO) - Speedy gelding comes here from Del Mar in shape and note that he ran well on conventional dirt last spring at Santa Anita. Has a fine local work four days ago and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (War Face) - Another who ships after racing at Del mar and this lightly-raced colt has some sharp early speed and breaks near the rail. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Neurosurgeon) - Un-raced since last Dec., he'll be racing in a claimer for the first time off the long absence. A sharp half-mile drill at Del Mar on Aug. 23 indicates he's ready for his return.