Top pick: #3 (PURA VIDA ZEN) (3-1) - Eleven time winner just missed here here going 6-furlongs facing a bit tougher Oct. 30. It was her first on this surface and a good barn (Steve Klesaris) drops her down and sends her an additional furlong.
2nd pick: #2 (Matching Skies) (5-1) - Speed/stalker is racing first off a Gary Gullo claim and last out this veteran mare finished second at this level and distance at Belmont on Oct 10. She should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #4 (Coast of Sangria) (4-1) - Hard hitter has a great year going 12-5-1-2 and last out was a bit over a length back of "Pura Vida Zen." One-run type must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #5 (My Place) (7-2) - Lightly-raced 4-year-old is well bred and has a fine record when racing on dirt at 8-3-3-0. Freshened up since late Sept. and this filly has some back class. A big threat with her best.