Top pick: #3 (MULTIFACETED) - Filly by "Tiznow" finished a pace-chasing second last out at this price when trainer Chris Hartman stretched her out in distance. The winner of that contest was "long gone" turning for home, but this 4-year-old easily held down the place spot. Looks all set today.
2nd pick: #1a (Meafarel's Reward) - Races as part of a Kenny Smith trained entry and both are contenders. She broke her maiden here in easy fashion on June 14, then was a soundly beaten 3rd last out racing for $12,500 in her first facing winners. Drops down a bit for this and can factor with her best.
3rd pick: #1 (Victory Ghost) - The second part of the Smith entry is improving and daughter of "Victory Gallop" was an easy maiden winner last out. Has the rail and is a threat.