Top pick: #4 (CHURCH AVENUE) - Speedy mare has won nine times and has an excellent local record (5-3-1-0). The main speed of this group, the tag and distance are fine and 6-year-old is the choice to take another.
2nd pick: #6 (Carrie Rose) - Veteran appears to be racing into shape following a pair of layoffs and last out she finished fourth h in an entry-level allowance. Nicely spotted by trainer Mike Mitchell and a serious threat.
3rd pick: #2 (Easy Goes By) - Consistent sort rallied to finish second here at this level July 20th and the extra furlong distance she travels today is in her favor.