Top pick: #6 (KATAVINA) (4-1) - Grey filly has been sharp in all starts this year when not in "over her head." Speed/stalker won here for a 410K tag Aug. 16 to clear the 2l condition, then finished a "troubled" third here just one week ago when racing at this level and distance. Gets a slight edge, but reverse your exactas.
2nd pick: #7 (Lady Mary) (3-1) - Delaware shipper enters off back-to-back career bests. She rallied from just off the pace to win there at this tag to clear the 2l condition Aug. 25. Tim Ritchey home bred just failed (a "neck") last out and her outside post and flexibly style makes her a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Not a Word) (2-1) - Lightly raced filly runs first off a Keith Lebarron claim (19%), and he drops her just a bit off the purchase price. Freshened up for the past five weeks, speed/stalker is two for three locally and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Miramichi) (4-1) - She's a bit "light" on "figures," but does enter off a career best when she won here at this tag going seven-furlongs Aug. 25. Has the rail and may grab a share after a ground saving journey.