Top pick: #2 (RODINIA) (9-5) - Filly takes a big drop and goes turf to dirt for a very good barn (Jay Servis). Stalker ran well in late Sept. on the Belmont lawn when facing tougher and she meets a weak field.
2nd pick: #7 (Start it Up) (2-1) - The Jacobson barn shortens her up and drops her to a new low in claiming price. Fits nicely with this group and she's a relatively fresh runner.
3rd pick: #6 (Mononoke) (9-2) - Speedy filly was a sharp maiden winner two back at Belmont, then raced evenly last out for a $15K tag in her first when facing winners. Drops a bit, and her speed makes her a serious player.
4th pick: #1 (Group Therapy) (8-1) - Mare comes off an even and wide third-place finish here on Nov. 8 and moves from the outside post to the rail. Contends at a square price.