Top pick: #1 (BULLDOGGER) - Trainer Bob Baffert annually unveils a runner or two at this meet and this son of "Dixie Union" has been shipped east after training sharply in California. Has a fast local drill on August 20 and he draws the rail. Presence of Johnny V. is a plus as the trainer/jockey team wins at a 35% rate when teamed-up. The top selection.
2nd pick: #4 (Kajiwara) - Debuting son of "Grand Slam" has a nice gate drill on August 15 and is in a barn (Steve Asmussen) that can have one ready (18%) first time out. Robbie Albarado is aboard and this trainer/rider team wins at a 28% clip.
3rd pick: #5 (Alex Le Great) - Debuting son of "Afleet Alex" is working fast in Maryland for a sharp first out trainer (Steve Klesaris 20%). Presence of Jeremy Rose is interesting as the pair wins at an excellent 38% rate when teamed up.
4th pick: #2 (Three Day Rush) - Delaware shipper from a capable barn (Ronnie Werner) just missed (by a "head") in his debut and they show confidence in this colt by shipping him here. Nice pair of local drills say he's a player today.