Top pick: #7 (MISS DUCKHORN) - Filly was claimed on July 4 by Scott Lake for $5000 and finished third one month later running for $6250 in her first start for the new barn. Speed and stalking ability is a plus and she's drawn well in the gate. The horse to beat. One of a pair entered by the barn and thet'll race uncoupled.
2nd pick: #4 (S.S. Belle) - Fast mare has the most lifetime wins in this field (nine) and she's coming back off a well-deserved break. She has a "bullet" three furlong work on September 4 and is a win contender.
3rd pick: #5 (Agaliha) - In excellent shape since coming back from a 2 1/2 month layoff earlier this year she looks for her third win in a row this afternoon. Dangerous runner.