Top pick: #7 (YA YA GIRL ) (5-2) - Stalker has been competitive in four of her last five turf starts and has finished second in three of those. The latest came here at this level and distance Aug 5. In shape and 3-year-old has Bejarano staying aboard.
2nd pick: #3 (Dad's Princess) (4-1) - A long time maiden, she has no early speed and tends to race evenly. However the balance of this field is pretty weak and she can factor from off the pace.
3rd pick: #1 (Scattagirl) (8-1) - Long shot has the rail and some early speed. Freshened up for the past nine weeks, she's training nicely and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. Look for a competitive effort at a square price.
4th pick: #8 (Artisima) (3-1) - Another long shot, she's racing second back from a 10-month layoff. Bred for the turf, this will be her first attempt on it. It's a plus that Gary Stevens is back on the re-ride.