Top pick: #7 (PRAY HARD) (6-1) - Tommy-Town home-bred was bet down to favoritism when debuting here on Aug. 4 and tired after setting a quick and pressured pace while racing sandwiched between horses. Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer has worked him three-times since, the latest a fast 5-furlong gate breeze on Aug. 24.
2nd pick: #3 (Even to the Moon) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Walt Solis and the pair race uncoupled. Colt finished a strong second in his debut here Aug. 18, barn brings him back quickly, and Bejarano stays put.
3rd pick: #1 (Go First) (7-2) - He was a "winner" here at this level on Aug. 7, but was disqualified for a late "bumping" incident. Stalker has the rail, a pair of sharp recent drills, and is in the win mix.
4th pick: #10 (Sudden Rumor) (4-1) - Gelding was bet heavily when debuting in the same Aug. 7 race as "Go First" and rallied to finish third after being "bumped" at the start and racing very wide. Can factor with a clean getaway.