Top pick: #2 (WINTER ROCKET) (5-1) - Mare runs first off a Steve Asmussen claim (22%)and he brings her back six weeks later at the purchase price. Stalker had a tough post last out and draws much better today. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Harlington's Hope) (2-1) - Grey filly has finished second in two straight at this level and distance and has a fine record on this surface (9-1-2-3). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Baie Chatte) (3-1) - Lightly-raced mare enters off a career best when she finished second here 13 days ago and was only a head back of "Harlington's Hope" that day. She moves to an outside slot and needs to avoid a wide trip.
4th pick: #7 (Ide of the Night) (9-2) - Filly has good tactical speed and tired last out to finish behind both "Hope" and "Chatte." She goes third off a two month break and can impact with her best.