Top pick: #5 (BITTER CREEK) - Logical selection and the probable favorite he finished a strong second last out in his first ever at this level after facing much tougher since breaking his maiden. Can take this with a strong late rally.
2nd pick: #2 (Mingo Gold) - Recent maiden winer has been a competitive sort most of his career and that victory was his best effort since coming-back from an eight month layoff in late April. Contends again today.
3rd pick: #7 (Flying Leatherneck) - Lightly raced and improving he'll face winners for the first time after a maiden win July 12 when he rallied in the slop to prevail. Can factor in his first vs. winners.