Top pick: #3 (FUNKY CHANTEAL) - Speedy mare appears to be racing back into shape following a long break as last out she set a fast pace before tiring to finish 5th in a contest at this level going 6 furlongs. Her trainer, Tracie Aker is currently serving a suspension and her runners all race in the name of Pedro Gomez. This 7-year-old looks sets for a big race and has always liked the short distance (16-2-5-3). She's one of two entered by the barn and they'll race as separate interests.
2nd pick: #6 (Saarland's Star) - Very speedy mare cuts back in distance and races 3rd off a 5 1/2 month break in this spot. Capable of setting very fast fractions and she's a win candidate on the front-end.