Top pick: #1 (CHANNEL QUEST) (9-5) - Speedy veteran set the pace before tiring to finish second here at this tag and trip July 19. He's moving from the 10-post to the rail and is making back-to-back starts following a pair of layoffs. Six-year-old is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Joe Hardoon) (2-1) - Stalker is back in form after being away from action for a year. He's gone 4-2-1-0 at this meet when racing in claimers and was a winner at this price tag July 19. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Gallico) (3-1) - Gelding by 'Mr. Greeley' has regressed in both starts since leaving the barn of Jamie Ness following a claim. However, he's endured very wide trips in each and is a major stretch threat if the speed doesn't hold up.
4th pick: #4 (Seventy West) (12-1) - Longshot is stretching out in distance for only the second time in his career. He's shipping back from Thistledown and has done some of his best work locally 8-2-2-0. A small award at a big price is possible.