Top pick: #2 (SHE'SABRONXBOMBER) - New York-bred daughter of "Afleet Alex" raced three times there showing some speed at times and for the most part racing evenly. Trainer Larry Rivelli gave her almost a two month break beginning in late August and brought her to Chicago Land for her next start. Running on the grass and around two-turns, she was a bit tardy at the break and rallied from far back to finish third. The horse to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Italian Rose) - She's broken poorly in all three starts, but has raced well once in stride. Trainer Dan Miller adds blinkers this afternoon and this filly draws the rail. Stretch threat.
3rd pick: #5 (Gimme the Crown) - Filly had problems at the start in her debut, but did well once in stride and rallied to finish second, racing for $25K at Arlington in late Sept. In the "red hot" Block barn and he moves her up to face special weights today.