Top pick: #4 (SPANISH PIPEDREAM) (2-1) - She was a member of trainer Wesley Ward's now annual invasion of England with his 2-year-olds last June. Daughter of "Scat Daddy" finished fourth of 21, beaten 2 1/2 lengths in the $170K Queen Mary grass sprint (Group 2). She had won her debut with ease on the Churchill dirt in her previous start. Training fast for her return from the long layoff, she's the horse to beat if ready.
2nd pick: #2 (Presto Magic) (7-2) - Dangerous rival, she was an easy maiden winner here at this distance on the grass Jan. 10. It was her first since late August and first on the grass. Her recency edge on "Pipedream" is a big plus.
3rd pick: #3 (Perpetual Novena) (6-1) - Un-raced since late August, she finished second in a sprint stakes on the Monmouth grass on August 10th. It was her only turf start to date. Training fast for her return and a threat if ready.
4th pick: #1 (Katies Kiss) (20-1) - Speedy filly is one of two entered by trainer Dave Fawkes and the pair race uncoupled. Has the rail, is working fast, and is dangerous at a very big price.