Top pick: #4 (MISS BACK ROAD) (7-2) - Consistent sort enters off a sharp win here at this tag going 7 furlongs to clear the 2l condition. Effort was a career best, came second back off a 3 1/2 month layoff, and owner/trainer Randy Oberlander will stretch her out a furlong for this attempt.
2nd pick: #2 (Am I Dreamin) (5-2) - Speed/stalker has won two in a row, the latest coming here at this tag and trip to clear the 2l level on Aug. 21. She breaks just off the rail, and owner/trainer/breeder Larry Dunbar has her in career best form. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Kip Debut) (9-2) - Mare runs third back off a long layoff (17 1/2 months) and will be dropping to a new low and moving from turf to dirt. She has back class and should factor against this week field.