Top pick: #7 (ICONIC SPIRIT) (7-2) - Daughter of "Bernstein" has finished second in four straight starts and has been freshened up since late May. Strong finisher goes "poly" to turf and trainer John Sadler has her working nicely for her first in two months.
2nd pick: #5 (Charm Catcher) (8-1) - Price play ran well in her first four (all on the grass) but following a sub-par effort at Hollywood on May 17th she's been on the sidelines. Fits if ready, is working well, and filly will be a square price.
3rd pick: #6 (Winning Rhythm) (5-2) - Strong finisher rallied to run second at Hollywood at this level going a mile on July 4th and she should appreciate the extra 1/16th of this contest. Nicely-bred filly is an obvious late threat.
4th pick: #9 (Tappingintherain) (4-1) - Stretch-out sprinter missed by a head last out at this level going 6 furlongs at Hollywood on the "all weather" surface. Daughter of "Tapit" is bred to like the grass & the distance, and must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #8 (Twisted Purpose) (20-1) - Longshot rallied while wide to finish fifth last out after breaking from a tough outside post. No-speed type could grab a small share at a big price.