Top pick: #8 (DR. NIP) - He was scratched out of the second race at Del Mar on Wednesday to await this spot. Has previous conventional dirt experience and finished third on it when debuting at Santa Anita in April. Gets the call in a tough race.
2nd pick: #6 (Pork Chop) - His lack of speed on this small course is a concern, but he comes off a career best at Del mar on Aug. 15. Gelding is cutting back in distance and had a fine 5 furlong breeze on Sep 1st.
3rd pick: #7 (In High Regards) - He showed good early speed and held gamely to finish third at Del Mar on August 12th, his first off a 65 day break. Dangerous, and a win candidate.