Top pick: #2 (PRECIOUS SOUL) - Lightly-raced, speedy, and talented, she ran a career best at Saratoga on August 1 when winning a 2l allowance contest by over 6 lengths going 7 furlongs. "Hall of Fame" trainer H. Allen Jerkens decided to try her in the G3 Victory Ride S. Aug 27, but she had some traffic issues early and finished eighth of nine, beaten almost 11 lengths. Filly has a bullet 5-furlong breeze on this surface five days ago and can take this field from on, or just off the top.
2nd pick: #1 (Malibu Artiste) - As hard-hitting as they come, this veteran mare by "Malibu Moon" has won 13 of 28 starts, is 2-for-3 at this mile distance, and one for one locally. 5-year-old took 2-of-3 at Saratoga, is in top shape, and is a major threat from close range.