Top pick: #5 (MIRAMICHI) (8-5) - Filly has run well in all her starts 4-0-3-1 and has displayed early speed in each. She's in a winning barn (Cathal Lynch)and he drops her from $25,000 down to run for $15K. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Aunt Ellipsis) (4-1) - Debuting filly is by a "win early" stallion (Successful Appeal) and comes from a trainer (Jorge Navarro) who has won with 20 of 43 starters at this meet. Barn doesn't deal with many maidens, but Navarro's ovrall record and the presence of Kendrick Carmouche make her a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Parlor Tricks) (8-1) - Rare South Carolina-bred rallied to finish 4th of 8, beaten 5 lengths last out at Penn National. In a very good barn (Phil Aristone) and she could grab a slice with some improvement.
4th pick: #1 (Locket N My Pocket) (5-2) - Stalker has been beaten by "Miramichi" in all four common races and will need to improve quite a bit for anythinh more than a minor award. She's coupled in the wagering with #1a-Kodiak Comet, and trainer Randy Allen has separate riders listed on both.