Top pick: #3 (SILVER SCREAMER) - Claimed June 16 at Belmont for $65K, trainer George Weaver brings her back 65 days later with a big drop in price. The new owner is the Repole stable and they often do this with claims from their other trainers. Speedy grey filly by "Cozzene" is working fast, has never run this low, and has finished second in her last pair facing tougher. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Malibu Spice) - She just missed in an exciting three-horse photo here at this tag and trip July 24. Daughter of "Malibu Moon" overcame a tough outside post that day in what was her best race in 9 tries. Win candidate from close range.
3rd pick: #4 (Vertical Lift) - Races off almost a seven month break and when last in action she was competitive at Tampa in high priced claimers. Blinkers are added by trainer Joan Scott and she's been sending out her horses in shape at this meet.
4th pick: #5 (Vintage Heirloom) - Nice race over the track saw this filly by "Thunder Gulch" finish third at this price and distance July 27. Race was her best yet and 3-year-old is a contender again today.