Top pick: #2 (AWESTRUCK GIRL) - Filly has been freshened-up since Oct. 1 and finishing third here at this level and distance. The leading trainer at this meet (Juan Guerrero) adds blinkers and this daughter of "Awesome Again" has more speed than most entered. The barn wins at a 39% rate off of this type of layoff and 33% when putting the "hood" on. She's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Latika Love) - Her figures are a bit on the "light" side but she's improved since blinkers went on three starts ago. Trainer McLean Robertson is having a breakout year (98 for 385) and this strong finisher has the rail.
3rd pick: #5 (Stunningly) - She raced evenly last out when dropped down to race for $10K in her best effort since coming here from California in August. Drops down again today and she looks set for a competitive try.