Top pick: #8 (BIG HAT CHARLIE) (8-5) - NEW gelding is taking a big drop in class for his second back from almost a 2-month freshening. He's been showing good early speed facing tougher, is working nicely, and will beat these with a trouble free break.
2nd pick: #9 (Thor's Champion) (5-2) - Well backed when debuting at Santa Anita May 23, he tired after racing close up to a very quick pace. He's taking the same drop as 'Big Hat Charlie' and is racing on his home track.
3rd pick: #6 (Bern) (10-1) - Colt has been freshened up since a pair of fourth place finishes earlier in the year at Santa Anita. Working fast for his return and can threaten at a big price with his best.
4th pick: #4 (Coach John) (6-1) - Lightly-raced 3-year-old has some early speed and has been competitive in two of his four outings. He's taken some betting action and draws inside of the other contenders. In the mix.