Top pick: #1 (BETTER WITH BUTTER) - She returns today from a 3 1/2 month break for a trainer (Justin Nixon) who excels off the long vacation (28%). Lightly raced and she has good early speed. Rail draw is a plus and she can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #5 (Crema D'Oro) - Talented filly rune first off a claim in New York for $25,000 and her new trainer (Greg DiPrima) runs her where they can't lose her. Nice drill at Belmont on Oct. 12 and she should be viewed as the equal of the top pick.
3rd pick: #4 (Christina's Gold) - Sharp win in her debut at Delaware racing for $25K and she's since come back with a strong work there. Leading rider Carmouche is aboard, so they must like her chances.