Top pick: #11 (VICK'S VIOLET) - Filly has shown big speed in both of her starts against maiden-specials. Drops into a claimer for the first time and will get to run on conventional dirt after her first pair, one each on turf and poly. Daughter of "El Corredor" is well spotted to pick up the maiden win by a sharp trainer (Ronny Werner). Can stalk and pounce from this outside draw.
2nd pick: #8 (Via Cuvee) - The main foe, also has good speed and has raced against tougher. Last out she set fast fractions and gave way late in a race with a runaway winner. Probable pacesetter is a legitimate win threat.
3rd pick: #9 (Summit Cat) - Debuting daughter of "Storm Boot" has an impressive five-furlong bullet gate drill on November 8. Faces a tough group with the top two selections capable of fast fractions. Filly should be a square price.