Top pick: #2 (SOPHIE'S MEATBALL) - Mare finished third last out at this level in the mud and it was her first off a claim and a 7 week break. Has plenty of back class and a good slate on "off" tracks (6-1-2-3). The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Last Tyche) - Win candidate missed by a nose last out at this price and distance in her second back off a 5 month layoff. Consistent mare has a fine work since and has back class. I almost put her on top.
3rd pick: #5 (Annabananaandmom) - She has some speed and two back she finished 2 1/2 lengths in back of "Tyche" in a strong effort. Last out she tired going longer and this veteran has won twice at this distance in the past.