Top pick: #3 (SMALL POTATOES) - Veteran is only 1 for 31 with 8 minor awards, but she's faced-off against many fields tougher than this. Freshened-up off a trio of solid tries to begin her "09" campaign, she's working sharply and she's one of the few entered who can get this distance (9 furlongs). The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1a (Kitty's Wish) - One of several 3yr.olds entered, she's been consistent of late and has run well in her turf starts. Has good speed and can also rate of the pace. The main danger.
3rd pick: #9 (Hier Encore) - Another sophomore runner, she broke her maiden on this course early in the meet and then finished 4th at this level in her first start vs. winners. She can compete with these.