Top pick: #8 (TUBA MAN) - Gelding by "Cherokee Run" has been on the shelf since Sept. 1 when he raced evenly at Del Mar as the favorite at this price. He'd finished second in two of his prior three starts and is working above average for his return. Four-year-old has Bejarano back aboard, this field is weak, and he the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #6 (Blind Magic) - Colt by "Songandaprayer" has shown good early speed in both his starts and took some money at the windows in each. Has a good local work and will be racing on a synthetic surface for the first time. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Me Salty) - "Salty" has some speed and he's been facing tougher right along. Gelding by "Salt Lake" has a recent bullet drill and must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #1 (Kessabtsi) - He comes off the best start in his 9 race career when he missed by a nose at this price going farther at Santa Anita. Dangerous if he repeats it.