(# 7) DESERT SCENTS - Drops and stretches after a two-month freshening. Beaten by the second choice last out and needs to improve to reverse that decision. Think she can do it. Sharp work at Monmouth on Oct. 23.

(# 8) Fairy Godmother - Obvious contender. Draws a good post and has already proved competitive at this distance. This is her first attempt in a claimer. Many things point this way.

(# 6) Mrs. B - Good run sprinting in the slop at Belmont. Gets Lasix for the increased distance, but more importantly attracts Coa. Dangerous additions.

(# 4) Linden Ave. - Drops into a claimer for the first time after a trio of so-so tries against tougher. This is also her first try at a distance of ground. If she factors, it will be late in the race.