Top pick: #6 (BACKHANDED JANE) - Speedy filly runs for the first time since last July when she finished pace-setting thirds in a pair of special weight contests. Filly has a pair of sharp recent drills and the best early speed of this group. Carmouche takes her over "Allegheny" and she's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Allegheny Moon) - Veteran maiden has grabbed 13 minor awards in 28 starts and is (6-0-2-2) on this surface. She has good early speed, experience at this tricky distance, and she's faced tougher fields than this many times. Contends for the win.