Top pick: #1 (SEVERED TIES) (5-2) - Mare was a game wire-to-wire winner here on Oct. 20 in her first race since August 2nd at Wyoming Downs. Consistent sort has a fine overall local record 16-4-5-0, draws the rail, and speed/stalker can take another.
2nd pick: #2 (Esteems Squad) (3-1) - Canadian bred is working well locally for her first race since early April. Speed/stalker is another who has done well here in the past 8-1-4-2 and her a.m. drills indicate she's ready to run.
3rd pick: #4 (Easter Harmony) (10-1) - Mare chased and weakened to finish 3rd here at this level going 5-furlongs Oct. 25. It was her first since late April and her connections bring her back quickly and the extra 1/16th she travels today is in her favor.
4th pick: #8 (Berry Valid) (8-1) - Old-timer ran evenly here while checking in 5th of 7, beaten four lengths racing here at 5-furlongs Oct. 26. It was her first since May 24th and the outside post and added 1/16th are a plus.