Top pick: #2 (TOP KNOT) (3-1) - Speedy filly makes her first start outside of California and first for trainer Ken McPeek (19% with new arrivals). She's been bet down to favoritism in four straight starts and drops to a new low off the barn change. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Cotton Alley) (7-2) - She's been racing evenly in the majority of her starts and finished 4th of 9, beaten 11 lengths here racing for a $30K tag on Sept. 15. Daughter of "Majestic Warrior" had a "troubled" trip last out at Keeneland and is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #8 (K to the Croft) (5-1) - Nice effort last out at Indiana Downs saw her race wide from a tough outside post and check in 5th of 11, beaten 6 1/2 lengths. Well-bred, improving, and a strong factor.
4th pick: #6 (Mrs Darcy) (15-1) - She runs off a for the first time since Aug. 16 and off a private sale. Filly has a new trainer (Helen Pitts) annd may get a minor award at long odds.
5th pick: #1 (Afleeting Beauty) (8-1) - She ships in from Indiana Downs off a pair of even efforts when racing for a $415K tag. Daughter of "Afleet Alex" has the rail and can grab a share at a nice price.