Top pick: #8 (ALL RUN) (7-2) - He's moving from turf to dirt and shortening up in distance for trainer Rich Baltas. Gelding tire late after setting a quick and pressured pace here on the grass at this level going 8.5-furlongs Aug 2. He's gone 5-1-2-0 in dirt sprints and enters off an excellent 5-furlong bullet breeze here Aug 19. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Gravity Force) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, 4-year-old by 'Malibu Moon' broke his maiden here at this distance July 23 racing for a $40K tag. It was his first back from a seven week freshening and he was claimed that day by Bob Hess Jr. New trainer has worked him twice since, has him nicely spotted, and blinkers go on. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Swiss Cheese) (9-2) - Bet down to 5-2 when debuting here for a $20K tag Aug 13, he rallied while wide to win going away by 3 1/2 lengths. Claimed that day by Steve Miyadi, 4-year-old worked a very swift half-mile Aug 23.
4th pick: #1 (Always Never) (6-1) - Away since late November, 3-year-old broke his maiden here that day going 6-furlongs for a $30K tag. Claimed that day by Pete Miller, he's working fast for this attempt and returns as a NEW gelding. Has the rail, early speed, and is a threat if ready.