Top pick: #1 (AUSTIN LAVIVA BABY) - Hard-hitting veteran was claimed in early July and he moved from one top barn (Richard Dutrow) to another (Scott Lake). Claimed for $35,000 and given the past seven weeks off, new trainer runs him back in a spot where they can't lose him. The top pick.
2nd pick: #3 (The Darp) - Enters this off a strong come-back race at Ellis Park July 25 where he finished a close-up second in his first race sincelast November. Has a pair of local works since and he's a win contender.
3rd pick: #4 (Country Day) - Lightly-raced colt looked sharp in his maiden win on July 18, his first race since last December. Working well since as he lines-up against fellow winners for the first time. Improvement is needed to contend for the win.