Top pick: #8 (ZUMA MOON) (3-1) - Filly by "Malibu Moon" has been freshened up since early June when she tired and setting a pressured and quick pace on the Belmont turf racing for a $40K tag. Claimed that day by Rick Violette Jr., 4-year-old trained at Saratoga but did not get to the gate. She's in against fellow Pa.-breds for the first time can beat these if ready.
2nd pick: #7 (Sunshine Heart) (7-2) - Grey filly is very fast from the gate and has held to finish second in a pair of dirt sprints at this level. Bred to handle the turf, working well, and she's a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Chasing Kim) (6-1) - Nice debut here on the dirt Aug. 24th saw her chase a quick pace and hold done the place spot to a long gone winner. Another that's bred to handle the turf and she must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (All About Abby) (5-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, filly has finished second in three of her last four on the dirt facing weaker. Speed/stalker moves way un in class and is another trying the grass for the first time.
5th pick: #2 (To Believe) (8-1) - Well bet when debuting here on the dirt Aug. 24, she was away slowly and tired after rushing up to get within range. Has the rail, a sharp recent work, is yet another trying the lawn for the first time.