Top pick: #5 (SHENZHOU) (9-5) - Gelding missed by a "head" here at this tag and trip on Sept. 12 and trainer Pat Biancone brings him back on a nine day turnaround and this lightly-raced 3-year-old can take this with an alert start.
2nd pick: #3 (El Tovar) (3-1) - Colt has been competitive in all five appearances and last out finished third of eight, beaten three lengths here at this price-tag and distance on Sept. 7. Race was his first on real dirt and he's a win candidate this afternoon.
3rd pick: #2 (All That Rocks) (4-1) - Debuting gelding is by a "speed" sire (Rocky Bar) and this Owen's home-bred had a bullet half-mile local gate breeze on Sept. 12. The presence of leading rider Marty Pedroza indicates that the barn likes his chances.
4th pick: #6 (Mr. Cappuccino) (10-1) - Veteran maiden has finished second in his last two start on real dirt, including a rallying placing here at this tag and trip on Sept. 7. The faster the pace, the better his chances.