Top pick: #10 (SKIP'S PROSPECT) - Grey daughter of "Skip Away" just missed at Saratoga in her debut going two-turns on the grass Sept. 2nd, then two months later finished a strong third on this course at this level going a mile. Working fine for her first race since Oct. 28th, trainer Linda Rice has her ready to roll and 3-year-old draws a great post for this 7-furlong trip. Rice wins at a 25% rate off of long breaks and this filly is the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #5 (Love Stanza Chance) - Not many New York-breds by "Unbridled's Song" and this home-bred improved noticeably when she finished third at Aqueduct at this level in her first on the turf. She cuts back in distance today and is win candidate.
3rd pick: #1a (Oatka Idas Rose) - Filly ran second on this course in her debut last Sept. and also was competitive two starts later on it. Runs off almost a 7 month layoff and trainer Rudy Rodriguez is one of the beat on this circuit of of extended breaks. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Saint Kitten) - Debuting daughter of Kitten's Joy" has been working steadily for her debut and is bred to love the turf. Can factor first out if ready.