Top pick: #1 (ZENYATTA) - It is hard to go against this undefeated filly as she's been ultra-impressive since she first came to the races last November. Likes to rally from "off the pace" and has done so successfully no matter what the pace scenario and she's also won over four different surfaces including a smashing win in her only appearance on real dirt. Daughter of "Street Cry" has an added plus, as she's the only entrant with a win on this "Pro-Ride" track and easily defeated a pair of today's rival when victorious that day. Appears to be the "shortest-priced" favorite in this years eddition of the "Breeder's Cup" and looks very tough to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Cocoa Beach) - The main danger to the pick. Daughter of "Doneraille Court" has proven to be successful in her native Chile, then in the mid-east, and most recently here in North America. Her overall record is (10-8-1-1) with her only defeats coming in her first in the UAE off a six-month layoff, and a third-place finish against colts in that country's "Derby" this past March. Impressive in beating "Ginger Punch" last out at Belmont, and she's trained in spectacular fashion since shipping here. Dangerous foe.
3rd pick: #5 (Carriage Trail) - Veteran mare is three for four on "poly," all over Keeneland's surface. She's returned from a spring layoff in great shape and brings good finishing power to a race where the pace is a bit of a question mark. Needs to bring her Kentucky form with her.