Top pick: #8 (CRUZIN TOPLESS ) - Speedy filly races second off a Carava claim, goes turf to "poly," and shortens-up in distance. Lots of things to like and she's the top pick.
2nd pick: #10 (Dani Reese) - Lightly-raced stalker raced evenly last out in a turf sprint in her first back off a seven month layoff. She's turned around quickly for this (15 days), draws a nice outside post for the distance, and Mike Smith ( who was aboard in her last win) is back aboard.
3rd pick: #9 (Our Road Scholar ) - Consistent veteran finished a pace-chasing third here August 13 at this level going a mile. Race was her first in two months and trainer A.C. Avila cuts her back in distance for her second off the break. Contends today.