Top pick: #9 (AL AMIR) - Lightly raced and improving, this bargain priced ($2600) son of "Aljabr" has been sharp in his two races since trainer Angel Penna Jr. added blinkers. He has a very sharp work on August 15, to set him up for this try at win number two.
2nd pick: #11 (Dazzling Derek) - Talented colt had some problems in his only grass race which came after an eight-month layoff. Goes third off that long period of inactivity today and is set-up for his best.
3rd pick: #7 (Woodrunner) - Good second place finish on this course despite some traffic woes on July 26. Race was flattered when winner came back to take another next out. Chance at the top spot.