Top pick: #6 (INFORMED DECISION) - Probably was a bit short in the "Victory Ride" stakes at Saratoga as she hadn't raced in four months. Daughter of "Monarchos" finished a good third that day and should move forward significantly off of that start.
2nd pick: #5 (Spritely) - Quick, improving filly has a pair of strong return outings since coming back from a seven month layoff. Good combination of speed/stalking ability and two back defeated the much improved "Porte Bonheur" who has since become a stakes winner.
3rd pick: #1 (Tar Heel Mom) - Has done nothing wrong since coming from Kentucky and winding up in the barn of Stanley Hough. Two easy wins, and both were at this seven-furlong distance. Gets a class test today.