Top pick: #9 (BILLY'S GIRL) - Logical selection and probable favorite finished second at this level and distance in her first start away from Philadelphia Park, and therefore her first in this state-bred category. The win choice in a good betting race.
2nd pick: #1 (Timirene) - She returns from a July layoff for the suddenly "red-hot" Contessa barn. Drops to a career "soft" spot and if ready for her best could win this.
3rd pick: #5 (Evaluator) - Probable early leader tired badly last out when facing most of these. Goes third off a layoff, and gets a big rider upgrade to Annie Napravnik.
4th pick: #10 (Jaimies Gem) - Mare has exactly two exacta finishes in 24 starts. Not getting any better at this point, but as usual in this gathering, she's an exotic's factor.