Top pick: #5 (BLACK LAGOON) (5-2) - 3yo shortens up a 1/16th after finishing third facing slightly better on Aug. 31st. Trainer Phil Aristone drops her down, and this stalker gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (Wallula Bluffs) (8-1) - Longshot shortens up two furlongs after chasing and tiring here at this level going seven furlongs a week ago. Speedy sort draws a tough outside post at this distance, but appears to have enough early speed to not be forced wide on the turn.
3rd pick: #1 (No More Bubbles) (6-1) - Mare draws the shortest way home in this abbreviated sprint, and two back was only a length back of "Bubbles" after also having an inside post. She has back class and is in the win mix.
4th pick: #4 (Golden Heat City) (7-2) - Filly comes off a pace-chasing second place finish here at this level, going 5.5 furlongs on Aug. 26th. She's now been sharp in both tries at this $7500 tag, and it's nice to see Carmouche back on the re-ride.