Top pick: #1 (GRAM'S VENTURE) (5-2) - The probable favorite, she jus failed to get up last out here when trainer "Ned" Allard dropped her down to this 410K tag for the first time. Strong finisher draws a ground saving post and can take this with a trouble free trip.
2nd pick: #11 (Ridgeway Crescent) (8-1) - She's on the also-eligible list and needs one scratch to compete. Well-bred filly raced evenly when debuting here in a sprint at this tag Nov 23. Trainer John Servis (20% 2nd time out) brings her back quickly and stretches her out in distance. Contends if in.
3rd pick: #5 (R Patricia) (4-1) - Nice effort last out saw her set a pressured pace and hold gamely to finish 2 1/2 lengths clear of today's rival "Jersey Babe" for the place spot. Effort was her first off a Ron Glorioso claim and a repeat of it makes her a threat.
4th pick: #9 (Romolo's Juliet) (8-1) - Big drop down showed nothing here racing for $25K in her local debut and trainer Michelle Castillo has her plunge in price. Filly should show whatever she has against this crew.