Top pick: #1 (AUNTGRACE) - Runs off a 7 1/2 month layoff, drops into a claimer, is working sharply, and makse her first start for trainer Jeff Mullins. Mullins is 29% with new stock, 40% on this type of drop, and is 14% off the layoff. Filly is the top selection.
2nd pick: #5 (Stevie's Afleet) - Another taking a big drop (Maiden Special down to $50K) off of a layoff( 3 1/2 months). She ran well earlier this year in all three of her starts.
3rd pick: #7 (Ancillary) - Drops, makes her 3rd lifetime start, and moves off the rail. Good barn (Marty Jones) has her spotted for a big effort.