Top pick: #2 (TALKTOOMUCH) - Veteran mare is in shape and has a lot of back class on this group. 8-year-old daughter of "Royal Academy" has a total of 11 lifetime wins and is 2-for-6 on this tricky "down the hill" course. Last out she rallied late to win here racing for $50K and drops slightly for this attempt. Her lack of speed in a small field is a concern, but her stretch kick isn't.
2nd pick: #6 (Missdealornodeal) - Lightly-raced 6-year-old had some serious traffic issues last out in the final 1/16th, but still finished fourth to "Talktoomuch", beaten just under 2 lengths. Drops, races third back off a 13 1/2 month layoff, and her speed makes her dangerous.
3rd pick: #4 (Linda Lou) - Mare exits the same contest as the top two picks and was only beaten just over two lengths that afternoon. Fits this group, has won here at this trip in the past, and 7-year-old by "Dixie Union" has a bullet 5-furlong work five days ago.