Top pick: #1 (SUBTLE) - She was an impressive maiden winner here on this course, at this distance July 28th in what was her first back off a two month break and by far her best effort up to this point. Home-bred filly draws the rail, has the best early speed, and leading rider Dominguez gets aboard for the first time. The 4-year-old faces a group without much other speed and she can take this field from start to finish.
2nd pick: #6 (Quiet Ending) - Lightly-raced filly was a sharp maiden winner at Belmont in late May, then chased and weakened slightly when facing winners for the first time on July 4th. Training sharply on this surface for her first start since then, trainer Chris Clement will cut her back in distance for this appearance. Strong contender.
3rd pick: #9 (Akira) - Consisten veteran rallied from far back to finish second here at this level and distance on August 1st. The 5-year-old has been competitive many times at this condition and the faster the pace, the better her prospects.