Top pick: #6 (ROCKPORT LOVER) - Filly had a useful debut here July 27 when she raced evenly and very wide at this level going two-turns on the turf. Trainer Rick Dutrow ( who'e having a quiet meet) switches her to the dirt, brings her back quickly, and gave her a half-mile drill on this surface August 10. Barn wins at a 31% rate 2nd time out and Dominguez stays put.The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Sortilege) - Daughter of "Tale of the Cat" has been competitive in all her starts and will drop down to a new low this afternoon. She finished close up on the lawn racing for $50K July 29 and moves back to dirt and shortens-up in distance. Major player today.
3rd pick: #5 (Honey Mou) - She has a bit of speed and is working nicely for her first race since finishing 3rd at this distance June 22 at Belmont. Can factor, but the top pair are better suited to win this.