Top pick: #2 (PENCIL PUSHER) - Lightly raced filly chased and tired racing here on the dirt at this level July 17th and trainer Mike Baird will move her to grass for the first time. The presence of leading rider Deshawn Parker signals they like her chances. The trainer/rider team is winning at a 22% rate over the past 19 months.
2nd pick: #1 (Cathedral Peak) - Another moving the the grass for the first time and this filly is bred to enjoy the turf. 3yo has shown some improvement in her last pair and factor this evening at a square price.
3rd pick: #10 (More Sweet Secrets) - She defeated "Pencil" last out on the dirt in what was the best effort in her 4 race career. Moves to the grass tonight and she draws a tough post. Nice to see Houghton on the re-ride and the veteran will get whatever he can out of her.