Top pick: #3 (GITCHEE GOOMIE) - She's (3-2-1-0) in her last three starts facing-off against fellow state-breds and has been competitive facing "open" foes many times in the past. Daughter of "City Zip" likes this surface (7-2-3-1) and can run these down late.
2nd pick: #6 (Hessonite) - Lightly raced and talented 3-year-old finished second here going a mile facing "open" competition on Oct. 10 in a $100K stakes and that should set her up nicely for this attempt. Capable from on or off the pace and a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Akilina) - She was only two lengths off of "Goomie" in late May and has only raced once since. She ran poorly last out in an "off the turf" contest, but that should set her up well for this. Mare by "Langfuhr" likes this surface (9-3-0-3) and will be closing fast.