Top pick: #4 (BIG BAD BOO) - Stalker drops after a close-up finis at Del Mar in a state-bred special weight August 14th. Race was his first effort in 6 1/2 months and he's worked three times since. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Cynical Wager ) - Speedy runner just missed At Del Mar at this tag and distance August 28th and he's the speed nearest the rail. Gelding is a strong win candidate.