Top pick: #3 (J P Express) - Home-bred gelding by "Metfield" was sent hard early and tired from his efforts last out at this level in his first start back off a seven week break. Previous effort saw him finish a close-up third at this 5-furlong trip. He's inside of the other speed and should improve in his second back off the brief vacation. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Mind the Law) - Se showed good speed after a poor start when debuting here on Sept. second and finished a distant third in a small field. Filly was heavily bet that day and takes on males in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Bella Fiore) - Another filly (there are seven of the 10 entered) also showed speed in her debut and checked-in 4th, 1 1/2 lengths back off "Law". Good barn (Mike Baird) and this juvenile is by an under-rated stallion (Strong Hope).