Top pick: #4 (DA GRIZZ) - Veteran has 14 lifetime wins but is 0-for-2 locally. Comes here from Hawthorne where he finished fourth last out in the slop in his best effort since last Dec. He's slipped a bit with age, but this strong finisher should get a fast pace to rally into. Nine-year-old can win this at a nice price.
2nd pick: #6 (Dixie Mountain) - He's finished second in both starts at this meet and last out was beaten a neck at this price and distance. Stalker is a win candidate with a repeat of that effort.
3rd pick: #7 (Atrevito Bandito) - The main-speed went very fast on the lead last out before tiring during the stretch run to finish fourth. Very dangerous if left alone and if jockey B.G. Murphy can slow down the pace. Win threat.