Top pick: #9 (ROSSI RESERVE) (5-1) - Filly is one of two entered by Bob Hess Jr. and he has separate riders listed on each. She likes to win (7 for 21) and the last time she raced at this $8K price tag she was a gate to wire winner at Del Mar July 19th. Speedy 4-year-old is the choice in today's finale.
2nd pick: #3 (Lit De Bet) (12-1) - The second of the Hess pair, she's a bit cheaper than most, but has a good turn of early speed and runs second off a five month layoff. Capable of being a major factor at a very big price.
3rd pick: #4 (Indycat) (7-2) - Veteran mare chased and weakend facing a bit tougher Nov. 18 and trainer Jack carava will drop her down for this attempt. She has back class, but isn't the same runner since coming back from a year's layoff in July.