Top pick: #9 (ROYAL DREAM) - Runs for the first time since late July at Del Mar. Gelding is working very fast at Santa Anita for his return and has raced competitively against tougher. Can take this if ready at a nice price.
2nd pick: #12 (Private Bounty) - Runs 2nd off a layoff, drops down a bit more, raced evenly in his return, and draws a nice post at this 6.5 furlong trip. Almost put her on top.
3rd pick: #2 (Doughboy) - Speed/stalker finished 2nd last out at this level in his 2nd back off a layoff. Comes back quickly, stretches-out in distance, and should be in this from start to finish.