Top pick: #10 (WORLDLY CHARM) (2-1) - Daughter of "Malibu Moon" cost $200K and was heavily bet when debuting on Nov. 20. She rushed up after a "troubled" start to set a quick and pressured pace and tired late to finish third. She's worked fast since and is in a very good 2nd out barn (Kiaran McLaughlin 28%). The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Hey Kiddo) (4-1) - Speed/stalker moves back in with maidens after missing by a "head" on the main-track here in a $150K stakes Nov. 23. Daughter of "Stonesider" has now run second in all three appearances and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Taris) (3-1) - Nicely-bred filly ships in from Penn National and daughter of "Flatter" has some very fast woks on view with six of the published drills being of the bullet variety. Barn (Todd Beattie) is always dangerous and jockey Clinton Potts make the trip for the mount.
4th pick: #4 (D'Kennesaw Cat) (8-1) - Nice debut at Philly Park Oct. 19 saw her rate off a fast pace, make a strong bid, and weaken in the last furlong to run third. Working steadily since and trainer Jay Servis wins at a 23% clip 2nd time out.