Top pick: #9 (QUEEN OF THE NILE) - She just missed last out at this price and distance in a very strong effort. Trainer Jan Cibelli raced her second back off a 4 1/2 month layoff and also ran her minus blinkers for the first time. The top selection.
2nd pick: #2 (Milhojas) - Grey filly rallied to finish fourth when debuting here for $8000 Jan. 20, then pressed the pace and held gamely to finish third on Feb. 5 when running for $12,500. Drops back down and goes an extra furlong today. Dangerous rival.
3rd pick: #6 (Riona) - Filly had trained fast and frequently before her start on Feb. 4, but she broke slowly and raced evenly once in stride. Effort was her first in five months and her barn brings her back in 13 days for this attempt. Price play.