Top pick: #6 (RACHEL ALEXANDRA) - Prohibitive favorite has looked "just awesome" this year with three devastating wins in stakes, the last pair in G2 contests. Working like a champ and she's the only entrant to have won on this course, and she has a pair of victories. Tough to beat if she repeats either of her last two figures.
2nd pick: #5 (Justwhistlindixie) - Speedy daughter of "Dixie Union" has won her last five starts, including the "Bonnie Miss" (G2) at Gulfstream Park last out at this nine-furlong trip. Flexible, fast, and still improving. Upset chance.
3rd pick: #8 (Flying Spur) - Daughter of "Giant's Causeway" finished a solid second to "Rachel" in the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) and has been freshened-up by Bill Mott for the past 6 1/2 weeks. Improving and she'll get the distance without tiring.