Top pick: #4 (BONNIE BREEZE) (5-2) - Filly has finished 2nd in seven of nine career starts with all seven coming at this distance on the grass. Freshened up since March 29, she had a sharp half-mile work July 12 and has faced tougher fields than this in the past. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Courtly Lark) (3-1) - Lightly raced filly has been competitive in all four outings, each on the grass going longer. Last out she set a quick pace before tiring to finish 3rd here going 7.5-furlongs June 21. In shape, still improving, and a threat.
3rd pick: #7 (Lots of Chocolate) (6-1) - Well bred filly has finished 2nd in four of eight starts racing on the dirt. Freshened up since May 31, daughter of 'Mineshaft' will be racing on the turf for the first time. Bred for the switch, and stalker draws outside of the speed. Must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #1 (Sweet Esprit) (7-2) - $120K daughter of 'Speighstown' makes her debut off of some sharp works. She has the rail, and veteran trainer Ralph Nicks is capable of having one ready first out.