Top pick: #1 (MINDELLA) - The probable favorite, she finished second here at this tag and trip on Sept. 7 and did so despite some serious trouble at the break. The race was her first in 3 1/2 months and she draws the rail. Filly takes this with an alert getaway.
2nd pick: #4 (Gypsy Kitten) - She finished third at Del Mar when racing at this level going 5.5 furlongs Aug. 29, and it came with first time blinkers. Tries real dirt today and will also be shortening-up in distance. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Zoe's Baba) - She raced very "greenly" and erratically when finishing a distant third here in a small field (5) at this tag one week ago. Capable barn (Mike Pender) brings her back quickly and she can factor if she behaves.