Top pick: #4 (MISSING GROOM) (2-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, he comes off a sharp effort when he was beaten a length here after a very wide trip on Aug. 6. Gelding has worked twice since, draws a better post, and the trainer/jockey team of Hollendorfer/Bejarano is a strong one (34%).
2nd pick: #7 (Beach Fever) (5-2) - He's been sharp in both starts going a mile and was a 1/2 length better than "Missing Groom" last out. Lightly raced 3-year-old is improving, has early speed, and is an obvious win threat.
3rd pick: #2 (Shaniel) (6-1) - One of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neill, he has fine early speed and will be trying a two-turn distance for the first time. Working well, has a fine post, blinkers go on, and it's Martinez off and Trujillo on. Price play.
4th pick: #3 (The Custodian) (8-1) - The second of the O'Neill pair, he's racing for the first time since April 4th and is trying a synthetic surface and a two turn distance both for the first time. Don't just dismiss.