Platinum Ghost was held up in traffic last time, and Hard Spun Fantasy, Platinum Ghost and Violent River are C&D winners. However, BEAUTIFUL LIFE is fancied for this. He has acquitted himself well at this distance in the past.
STRONSINO looks a solid choice. He finished ahead of Riyadh Moon, Elko County and Tell 'Em I'm Comin when last seen and a good pace up front will help him.
Bandera Azteca has run well previously over this C&D, and Verb might have done better last time if he hadn't become embroiled in a pace duel. However, THERIDEOFALIFETIME is the recommendation. He has chalked up a winning sequence and has won twice over this C&D.
Fashion Idol is one to consider, and Lil Town Sis should put up plenty of resistance. However, BUSINESS AS USUAL is the recommendation. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is bidding for her second course success.
PENS STREET is the recommendation. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and can confirm placings with Start Singing and Big Bad Diva, who were behind her when last seen. Just Like Magic is respected.
MO FOR US is fancied for this. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can improve on the second place she achieved on her first start. Miss Maximus made an encouraging debut while the latest effort of She Called may have been a bit better than it looks on paper as she was involved in a pace battle, and Gun Twirl looks the pick of the newcomers.
CRYPTO MO is the pick of these. She is going for another distance success and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed. Absinthe has winning form over C&D.
PREACHER'S KID gets the vote. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast. The latest effort of Dancin Rocket may have been a bit better than it looks on paper as he was involved in a pace battle while Bourbon On Fire and Dancin Rocket should be in the mix even if they have gone a while without winning, and Chrome Candy certainly isn't out of it.