Top pick: #1 (SILVER TORCH) (8-1) - Price play was only beaten 2-lengths racing here at this level Aug 2. It was his third back off a five month layoff and a big step forward off his return run. Has the rail and can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #2 (Shake Things Up) (4-1) - Colt by the grass loving 'Shakespeare' makes his west coast debut off a 9-week break. He broke his maiden at Belmont Park June 25 and was sold privately after that score. He has a new trainer (Pete Miller) and 3-year-old has been training averagely at San Luis Rey Downs. His early speed makes him dangerous.
3rd pick: #9 (Gunslinger) (5-2) - Lightly-raced and well bred, $625K son of 'Indian Charlie' broke his maiden here at this distance on the dirt for a $20K tag Aug 2. He won by almost 24-lengths that day and earned a high figure. Claimed by Doug O'Neill, he moves him to the grass and runs him back where he can't lose him.
4th pick: #4 (Commander King) (7-2) - Strong finisher rallied into a swift pace to check in third of 10, beaten just under a length Aug 2. A career best overall, this son of 'Scat Daddy' has since come back with a trio of fast works.
5th pick: #11 (Derby Glass) (6-1) - His post is of no help and he has very little previous turf experience. Consistent on the dirt at this level, he can factor if he handles the grass and can avoid a wide trip.