Top pick: #10 (MEESE ROCKS) - Very consistent mare (16-7-3-2) proved last out that she can handle this surface as she finished 2nd in a stakes at this distance in her first effort on this dirt. Stalker draws a good post and gets a rider upgrade today to Ramon Dominguez. The top pick in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #4 (Karakorum Fugitive) - Much improved of late she switches back to the dirt after beating a tough group of "open" optional-$35K claimers at this distance on the grass Sep.16th. Likes this surface (4-1-1-2) and she's a win candidate at a nice price.
3rd pick: #8 (R Betty Graybull) - Hard-hitter surprised when winning a small stakes here on Sep.29th and it was at this 7 furlong trip. Daughter of "Holy Bull" likes this surface (7-3-1-1) and has a near "bullet" drill atv Monmouth since she last raced. Stretch threat.
4th pick: #9 (City Broad) - Speedy and working fast for her first start in two months. Capable, and you get trainer Bruce Levine at a nice price.