Top pick: #1a (KATIE MURPHY) - She's part of a strong Loren Cox trained entry with No. 1 "Indian Footsteps", and with different riders listed it's possible that both will run. Veteran mare went wire to wire here at this price facing weaker 1Y foes Oct. 9 in her first back from a two month layoff. Five-year-old loves this aurface (10-4-1-2) and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Indian Footsteps) - Coupled with "Katie" she has a speed/stalking style and last out tired after chasing a fast pace from her inside post. Effort broke a string of three solid tries and she may not have cared for the very muddy going. Mare completes a strong entry.
3rd pick: #3 (Fantastic Lisa) - Eleven-time winner is 3-for-9 locally and has some back class. She was forced to raced very wide last out and ran evenly that evening. She has a better post tonight and should be competitive.