Top pick: #5 (SULTRY APPROVAL) - Veteran drops slightly after an even fourth-place finish August 3 facing tougher in a race that was switched to the main track. Has a lot of back class on these and looks set for a big effort.
2nd pick: #7 (Bandojolais) - He finished a rallying second last out at this level and distance but he's only 1 for 23 over the past two years. Late threat again in a rather weak field.
3rd pick: #2 (Keep it Swinging) - He has absolutely no speed but closed from far back last out to finish fourth, beaten just over a length. He'd love a fast pace to close into.