Top pick: #3 (MOTEGA) (2-1) - Thistledown shipper comes here in shape and has won on this surface in the past. Speed/stalker drops to a new low and will be tough with her best.
2nd pick: #1 (Elizabeth's Dream) (9-5) - Veteran grey mare has finished second here in three straight, and has an outstanding local record (33-7-10-2). 8yo has a pedigree from long ago, but is still a win candidate this evening from her inside post.
3rd pick: #7 (Sunday Sunshine) (7-2) - Speedy mare set the pace and held to finish third here on Sept. 3rd. She was two back of "Elizabeth" that day, and is rounding to her best following a 6 1/2 month layoff.
4th pick: #4 (Sheri's Gold) (15-1) - Bit player returns off a five month break, and could grab a small share with a late rally if the pace is fast and/or contested.