Top pick: #1 (OUR LAST MONTE) - Speedy sort makes his first local appearance as he joins a long list of So. California shippers that have come east to the barn of Phil Aristone. He's been compettive a number of times facing tougher and he draws the rail. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Cheetah's Purr) - Stalker has finished second in two straight at this price and he draws outside of all the speed types. Well-bred and improving, he's a win candidate down the stretch.
3rd pick: #6 (He Has Passion) - Nice effort last out at this price saw him involved in the pace from start to finish and weaken very late to finish third, only a neck back of "Purr". Similar performance makes him a factor.