Top pick: #1 (TASHA'S STAR) - Works are fast and she draws the rail for her debut. Trainer (Ken McPeek is having a solid meet (19-5-2-2) and his main-man (Robby Albarado) is aboard. Trainer/jockey combination is a strong one, winning at 24%.
2nd pick: #11 (Amanwella) - Set all the pace last out in her first start with lasix and held well for second. Cuts back half a furlong and draws a good post for the distance.
3rd pick: #13 (Critical) - Daughter of "Malibu Moon" was off slowly in her well-bet Monmouth debut on July 5. To her credit filly plugged along gamely and finished a close-up fourth. She's worked solidly since and is a threat at a square price.