(# 9) Smoldering Queen - Steve Asmussen trained filly was given an educational race in early December at the Fair Grounds. Ran against open maidens and race produced very swift fractions which our pick was running just off. She has two excellent works over the Oaklawn surface and runs with fellow Arkansas breds today.

(# 1) Lovethatsilvermist - Another who faces state bred horses for the first time. Claimed by Charles Dickey out of last from Hal Wiggins. In that race, blinkers were added and filly attracted leading rider Leparoux. Consequently she was bet down to favoritism despite having the twelve post. Raced eight wide and tired late. Negative is there are no listed works since that effort.

(# 8) Courtesan's Song - Ran four times here last season finishing second in very small field in final start of the year in April. Logical use in all wagers may be a bit over bet.

(# 3 & 5) Tori's Pine and Anya Marie - For exacta bottoms only.

The Plays: Wager $10.00 to win and place on #9.
$4.00 exacta boxes: 1-9 and 8-9.
$2.00 exacta boxes: 3-9 and 5-9.
Total wager = $44.00.