Top pick: #3 (DUBAWI HEIGHTS) - She returns from Arlington where she finished a very strong second in the prestigious Beverly D.(G1) on August 14. The winner of that contest (Stacelita) would be a very heavy favorite if entered here. English-bred filly is one of quality, has a flexible style, and is the top pick in a very compettiive edition of this stakes.
2nd pick: #2 (Cozy Rosie) - The distance (10 furlongs) poses no problem for this home-bred by "Pleasantly Perfect" as she can "run all day." Four-year-old was a winner of the Buena Vista H. (G2) on this surface going a mile Feb. 21. and is working nicely since rallying from far back to win the John C. Mabee (G2) at Del Mar August 14.
3rd pick: #4 (Malibu Pier) - Speed/stalker won both the Santa Ana (G2) and the Santa Barbara(G2) on this surface in back to back fashion last spring. Latest saw this daughter of "Malibu Moon" beaten a 1/2 length by "Rosie" at Del Mar and is another who's working fast for this attempt. She's 2-for-3 on this course and will be involved from start to finish.
4th pick: #7 (Harmonius) - "Long winded" filly by "Dynaformer" won the important Queen Elizabeth II (G1) at Keeneland last fall but hasn't won since. Latest saw her rally from far back to finish fourth in the "Mabee" at Del Mar and this 10-furlong trip is a plus. Needs some pace help up front.