Top pick: #2 (PROSPECT PARK) (8-5) - Thought he looked great when winning the G3 La Jolla Handicap here going 8.5 furlongs Aug. 9th. It was his first ever on the grass, and he took to it like a seasoned veteran. Working fine since, he handle three of today's rivals with ease that afternoon. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Crittenden) (5-1) - Solid grass runner ships back from Arlington Park where he tired in the rich Secretariat Stakes (G1) Aug. 15th. He missed by a 'neck' there in a G3 in his previous start and his overall turf record stands at 6-3-1-1. Dangerous with his best.
3rd pick: #6 (Om) (3-1) - Best known for defeating 'American Pharoah' when breaking his maiden here almost 13 months ago, he has plenty of speed to bring to the party. Colt set the pace and held to finish a distant 2nd to 'Prospect Park' here in the La Jolla Hdcp. Aug. 9th. He'll take them as far as he can.
4th pick: #3 (Soul Driver) (7-2) - A very strong finisher, he's rallied to win his last pair, both stakes. Talented colt is three for six on the turf, and this demanding trip is not an issue for this 'long winded' runner.