Top pick: #3 (MAMA JANKA) - Nice effort here at this price July 22 that saw her break slowly, brush up into the pace, and finish third of eight, beaten just under 2 lengths. Race was her first in 100 days, her first for trainer Mike Puype, and he brings her back to make back to back starts for the first time. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Promiscuoussuances) - Four-year-old finished third facing a bit weaker here Aug. 5 and was claimed that afternoon by trainer Doug O'Neill. Barn brings her back quickly (13 days), raises her up a bit in price, and she's a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #1 (Nana Beach) - Veteran maiden has been competitive since dropping down to this level at the start of this meet and 4-year-old has some early speed and draws the rail. Can factor, but the top two selections are better suited for the win.