Top pick: #6 (LONGRIDE TO WISDOM) (9-2) - Well-bred filly takes the big drop into maiden claimers for the first time. She had some traffic issues last out and has been racing evenly facing tougher. Blinkers go on and I like her chances.
2nd pick: #2 (Recovered) (6-1) - Lightly-raced filly has some speed, breaks from the rail, and is making back-to-back starts for the first time. She gets some weight off and is a win threat.
3rd pick: #9 (Gratianus) (5-1) - On the sidelines since early Oct., a sharp mid-Atlantic based barn (Juan Vasquez) has her prepping at Bowie. Filly drops in class and can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #7 (Fashionation) (5-1) - Nice debut saw her rally while wide to finish third here when racing for a $20K tag on Dec. 28. Lightly raced, well-bred, and she cost $115K.