Top pick: #5 (TEDDY THE BEAR) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he was a very sharp winner here at this tag on Sep. 7th to clear the 2l condition. Race was his first since late January, and trainer Jeff Mullins brings this once promising runner back in eight days, and has leading rider Marty Pedroza back on the re-ride.
2nd pick: #2 (Tommy's Tune) (2-1) - The only danger, he rallied to win on Aug. 2nd at Santa Rosa racing at this tag & trip to clear the 2l condition. Claimed that day by Ed Freeman, he brings this gelding by "Kafwain" back at the purchase price 44 days later.
3rd pick: #1 (Our Fortress) (8-1) - New Mexico has spent most of his career racing on conventional dirt, and his record stands at 20-2-4-7 on it. Fits, draws the rail, and can impact from his ground-saving post.
4th pick: #3 (Mansion Mayhem) (20-1) - Longshot is an uncoupled barn-mate of "Tommy," and has had wide trips in his last pair at Ferndale. He could round out the tri and/or super at a very big price.