Top pick: #3 (HE'S NOT TOO SHABY) - He finished second in his debut at Del Mar on July 19th when bet down to favoritism. Trainer Jeff Mullins has him working fast on this surface and his "go to" rider (Raf Bejarano) takes over for this afternoon's attempt.
2nd pick: #7 (Gallant Charm) - Price play showed good early speed before tiring when debuting at Del Mar on Sept. 3. Excellent second out barn (Mike Puype 26%) worked him here on Oct. 7 and colt moves off the rail.
3rd pick: #2 (Back to Bako) - Excellent effort in his debut at Del Mar on Sept. 3 saw him rally into a fast pace to miss by a neck. Home-bred has worked twice here since and he's an obvious threat if he repeats that performance.
4th pick: #9 (Little Jack) - He exits the same Sept. 3 Del Mar race as "Bako" and finished third, just over two lengths back of that rival after setting a fast pace. Moves off the rail and should be competitive.