Top pick: #2 (GOT EVEN) - Speedy gelding by "Stephen Got Even" drops into a claimer for the first time and draws near the rail. Very tough on the lead in this spot and the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Mustache Charlie) - Heavily bet when debuting at Fairplex Sept. 14 he showed good speed before tiring. Trainer Jeff Mullins takes this colt's blinkers off and Marty Pedroza is back aboard. Contends today.
3rd pick: #11 (Go to the Pulpit) - He had a poor start when making his debut Sept. 1 at Del Mar and did well to only lose by just under 3 lengths. Working very fast locally for this and trainer Mike Puype wins at a 26% rate second time out.