Top pick: #7 (GINANBLU) (5-2) - Filly chased and tired when debting here in a 7-furlong turf contest facing special weights on Sept. 26. Trainer Bill Mott drops her into a claimer, moves her to the dirt, and adds lasix. Home-bred by "Bluegrass Cat" gets a slight edge in today's opener.
2nd pick: #6 (Samurai's Honor) (3-1) - She improved noticeably when finishing third here at this tag and trip on Oct. 2. Race was her first with lasix and first in a claimer. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Michonne) (10-1) - Longshot flashed some early speed in a pair at Saratoga when facing tougher and will drop into a claimer and race with blinkers on. A sharp recent work suggests better is coming.
4th pick: #3 (Hangingwithsonny) (5-1) - She's had an excuse in all three starts and will be dropping to a new low in this spot. A definite factor if she can break cleanly.
5th pick: #9 (Livinnthefastlane) (8-1) - Daughter of G1 winner "Bustin Stones" raced evenly last out in the same Oct. 2 race as "Samurai" and was 4 lengths back of her at the finish. She's taken some money in both starts and is making back-to-back starts for the first time.