Top pick: #6 (FORTUNATE APPEAL) - He missed by a nose at this level here July 23 and has since come back with a fast work August 6. Stalker can run down the pace in the stretch.
2nd pick: #5 (Naturaliste) - Speedy, improving, and he comes off an easy maiden win here July 31. Lightly raced, well-bred, and a major factor in his first facing winners.
3rd pick: #9 (Gold Star) - He's raced evenly in all three starts since returning from a long layoff in early June. Fits, has a pair of sharp recent works, and looks set for his best.