Top pick: #1 (SEA CANTER) - Talented filly from the Todd Pletcher barn established herself as a filly of quality last season at two with a series of strong turf outings. Daughter of "War Chant" was a double stakes winner in '07 including a victory in the inaugural running of the "Epitome" BC at Monmouth on October 26. Filly made her seasonal and three-year-old debut on August 9, and tired late after setting all of the pace. She's worked well since and should be much fitter today.
2nd pick: #8 (Mousse Au Choclat) - Another Todd Pletcher-trained filly, she'll be making her second start in the U.S. after coming here from France. Daughter of "Hennessy" kept top company overseas and was a major winner. No chance in her U.S debut when she had all sorts of problems early on. Lasix is added for start number two and she could improve dramatically.
3rd pick: #4 (Ready For Fortune) - Filly stretches-out for trainer Gary Contessa off a second place finish at Monmouth in a small stakes going 5.5-furlongs. Working swiftly since and she's a factor from start-to-finish at a good price.
4th pick: #2 (Ossun) - Talented French import had an extremely rough journey in her U.S. debut in the "Madame Jumel" stakes on this course August 9. Draws the shortest way home and is a big threat to improve at a price.