Top pick: #10 (SMOKEY'S LEGACY) (3-1) - Speedy gelding has been sharp in all three starts and is taking a big drop in class and switching from dirt to "poly". 3yo finished 2nd here at this tag on July 18th and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #9 (Boss Cat) (7-2) - He chased a long gone winner and held down the place spot racing for a $30K tag Oct 16 at Santa Anita. It was his first since being claimed out of his debut here by Mark Glatt for $20K on Aug 28. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Militant) (8-1) - Longshot has early speed and ran well here in his debut facing tougher Aug 13. He's disappointed in his last pair but has a shot today at a square price.
4th pick: #1 (Surfer Moon) (15-1) - His form has slipped since being claimed away from the Ron Ellis barn in late June. He does have some speed, breaks from the rail, and may hold on for a share.
5th pick: #4 (Bitter Heat) (6-1) - He's taking a big drop and this grey gelding finished 2nd here at this tag on Aug 10. In against much tougher since then and he's been working fast of late.