Top pick: #3 (MAGICAL MOON) - Barn (Al Stall Jr.) is having a solid meet and many of their 2-year-olds have run better second time out. Daughter of "Malibu Moon" raced evenly while showing some speed when debuting at Churchill on the dirt June 21st. Working fast locally, she moves to the grass and is the choice in today's opener.
2nd pick: #6 (Lighthouse Bay) - Debuting filly the successful "Speightstown" has a fine series of drills showing and has been in training locally since late June. Capable barn (George Weaver) has her set for her first outing.
3rd pick: #1 (Runway Ready) - Entered for the grass when debuting here August 12th she stayed in when it came "off the turf" and tired after chasing a fast pace in the sloppy going. Has the rail, is brought back quickly, and is a threat.