Top pick: #4 (RILEY'S RAMPAGE) - Maryland home-bred raced poorly last out in a $100K stakes at Laurel last out on Maryland Million Day, but it was no disgrace and trainer Ken Cox will immediately move her back in with maidens. She's (3-0-2-1) in that category and in her previous start lost by a "neck" facing "open" special weights at the Timonium Fair. Gets the addition of both lasix and blinkers and she's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Elegance Girl) - Calder shipper races off a two-month break and gets a trainer change to Juan Vazquez (25% with new arrivals). She's been competitive several times in Florida facing better and has a fine work here on Oct 3rd.
3rd pick: #1a (Gabby's Miracle) - Nice debut saw her rally to finish second here racing for $20K in a small field (6) a month ago. She's worked since, draws a good post, and can contend this afternoon.