Top pick: #3 (MOONLIGHT FANTASY) (5-2) - Speedy home bred is taking the big drop into maiden claimers for the first time. Daughter of "Malibu Moon" has been tiring facing tougher and should find this easier group more to her liking. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #9 (Warm Heart) (4-1) - Daughter of "Lion Heart" comes off a career best when she rallied to finish third in late October at Belmont. She has talent and was bet down to favoritism in her latest. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Senso) (9-2) - Cheaper sort is moving down in price but is facing "open" company instead of fellow New York breds. She's finished second in three of her last five starts, is cutting back in distance, and should be competitive again in this spot.
4th pick: #10 (Lexsoya) (6-1) - Home bred has been freshened up since May when she raced evenly in a pair at this level. In a sharp barn (Michelle Nevin)and filly is working steadily for her return. A threat if ready.
5th pick: #12 (Glenbrook) (15-1) - Longshot has some early speed and is dropping in class in her third back off a four month break. Her post is of no help but she should be involved heading for home. May hold on for a slice at a big price.