Top pick: #4 (SOLANA SOLEIL) - The probable favorite, he chased and held down the place spot when racing at this level July 7th at Hollywood Park in what was his first since Feb. 11 at Santa Anita. Training fast for this and he'll be very tough against this weak crew.
2nd pick: #3 (Finegan Again) - He's tired badly in a pair of recent starts at Del Mar following a sevenmonth layoff, but he's clearly a much better horse when competiting on real dirt. Working fine, and a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Walks Like Brando) - Debuting 5-year-old has some fast works on view, including a quick 5/8ths gate drill at Del Mar August 27th. Capable barn has him set for his belated first public appearance.