Top pick: #8 (KEYBOARD COURAGE) (2-1) - He ships here from So. California where he won two in a row late in the Del Mar meet. Strong finisher took his latest fresh off a Hank Dominguez claim and looks set for his New Mexico debut.
2nd pick: #4 (Pacific Nights) (10-1) - Longshot was a sharp winner here at this trip facing weaker on Sept. 10. In a winning barn (Wes Martin), that score came off a 7 month layoff and he's worked fine since.
3rd pick: #3 (Ize in Command) (3-1) - Lightly-raced gelding was staked placed on this surface a year ago and is training fast for his first since June 16th when he ran second at Rudioso in a $40K stakes. Win candidate with his best.
4th pick: #6 (Fist Pump) (6-1) - One of two entered by trainer Justin Evans and the pair race uncoupled. Price play runs second off a two month break and he ran evenly in a $50K stakes at Rudioso in his return start. Drops, shortens up,and can impact at a square price.