Top pick: #4 (WADE) (5-2) - He just failed to hold on after pressing a fast pace here at this level and distance when debuting July 27th. Grey gelding was away slowly that day and rushed up quickly in a strong performance. He's worked twice since and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Bookworm) (2-1) - Colt by the recently deceased "Bertrando" raced evenly when debuting in the same July 27th race as "Wade." He rallied to finish third after some early traffic issues and was almost two back of that rival on the wire. In the Baffert barn (27% 2nd time out), working fast, and a win threat.
3rd pick: #1 (Criminal Element) (8-1) - Price play has had excuses in his first pair and has finished within range in both. He has the rail and comes off a very wide trip in his latest. May impact at long odds.
4th pick: #3 (Forest Chatter) (9-2) - Debuting gelding lures Mike Smith off of "Bookworm" and this 3-year-old by "Dixie Chatter" has some fast works showing for his initial outing. In the barn of Hall of Famer Rick Mandella and a threat if he's ready.