Top pick: #2 (SALTY ROBIN) - In eight starts on real dirt, he's (8-0-4-2) and has met many tougher groups at this tag in the past. Racing into shape following a three month layoff, he raced evenly here at this level last out and he lost all chance at the break when he "bobbled". Ready for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #5 (Dramaticat) - Lightly-raced gelding has some speed and will be cutting back a bit in distance for this attempt. Dangerous if he improves just a bit and handles the real dirt.
3rd pick: #7 (Mr, Night Fever) - He ran a bit "head strong" last out at Del Mar and raced evenly once he settled. Effort was his first off a seven week freshening and he was competitive in his last pair before the short break. Factors this afternoon.