Top pick: #2 (LIGHTNING MCQUE) - Speedy gelding has been freshened-up since finishing second after setting a pressured pace at the Sacramento fair July 21st. Working fast locally for this and he breaks just off the rail. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Johan) - He's been facing tougher fields at Del Mar and has a bit of speed. Trainer Pat Biancone brings him back in two weeks for this attempt and he's a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #8 (Buds Pal) - Longshot ran a bit rank last out at Del Mar and esentially showed nothing in a race best viewed as a toss. Gelding had been sharp in his previous pair and is a threat at a square price.