Top pick: #2 (CONTRACTUAL) - The probable favorite just missed when debuting at Keeneland almost a month ago. Well-bet that day he "hopped" at the start finding himself last of a dozen early, but rallied strongly to miss by a "head." Has a pair of fast local works since shipping here with the Proctor barn and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Steve's Blue Sky) - Nice debuts August 20 at Del Mar saw this stalk, bid, and finish an even third. Brought back quickly for her second start (17 days) she was "vanned off" after racing close-up early. Working very fast locally for this, she draws the rail and keeps Valenzuela. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Argue My Case) - Off slowly in her debut, she rushed-up and tired late. In the dangerous Cerin barn, she's working fast and Marty Garcia takes over. "Live" price play.
4th pick: #5 (Lisa Cozzene) - She showed godd early speed in her debut before tiring and trainer Carla Gaines will add lasix for this attempt. Her speed makes her dangerous.