Top pick: #2 (CHOCOLATE AFFAIR) - She set/pressed the pace last out as part of a heavily favored entry and tired to finish fourth, while her stable-mate ran second. Daughter of "St. Anddan" has the best speed of those who have started and is the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #1a (Duchess of Spain) - Filly is coupled in the wagering with No. 1 Mi Margerita and jockey B.J. Castaneda is listed on both. Daughter of "Proud Citizen" is (3-0-2-1) in her local starts and has a strong late kick. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Autie) - She rallied to finish fourth when debuting here in late June, then raced evenly nine days later in a grass sprint at Ellis Park. On the sidelines since that July 3 contest, she moves back to the dirt and gets the addition of blinkers.