Top pick: #1 (WISE AWAKE) (7-5) - Veteran mare won for the 23rd time on this surface Oct. 26, but was very "keyed up" last out before the start and refused to break when the gates opened. She's worked since and is the horse to beat if she behaves.
2nd pick: #6 (April) (5-2) - Win candidate has gone 4-1-2-0 since coming here from Canterbury Downs in Minnesota earlier in the fall. Speed/stalker was a very easy winner here when facing weaker on Nov. 21 and a repeat of the "figure" earned makes her dangerous.
3rd pick: #2 (Twillerbee) (9-2) - Freshened up since early Sept., she runs first off a claim by leading trainer Chris Englehart and he drops her a bit off the purchase price. She has the rail, early speed, and is a threat if ready.
4th pick: #3 (American Trilogy) (6-1) - Speedy filly had a poor start last out and in her previous race she tired facing better. Fits with her best, but she faces others who have early speed.