Top pick: #6 (VAL DE METI) (10-1) - Long shot takes another drop and is stretching out in distance. He has some early speed and gelding by 'Malibu Moon' has had legitimate excuses in his last pair. Has a shot at a big price.
2nd pick: #9 (Black Tie) (9-5) - The morning line favorite, stretch runner has finished second in three of six starts since returning from a 17-month layoff May 1. Fits, is career best shape, and he finished second here at this claiming price going 6-furlongs July 9. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Three Red Sevens) (3-1) - Dangerous speed/stalker has been freshened up since July 24 when he finished a close up third at this tag and trip at Sacramento, In shape and he should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #1 (Food Stamps) (8-1) - Lightly-raced son of 'Bellamy Road' is taking a big drop in class while stretching back out in distance. Has the rail and must be left in the mix at a big price.