Top pick: #3 (READYFORHERCLOSEUP) - Daughter of "Smart Strike" come off a wide trip here at this level going a mile on Oct. 5. Race was her second back off a 10 1/2 month layoff and trainer Rick mandella brings her back in 22 days for this attempt. The extra furlong she travels this afternoon should be in her favor.
2nd pick: #2 (Playful Humor) - Home-bred by "Distorted Humor" hasn't seen action since May 12th when she rallied to finish fourth at this level at Hollywood Park. Filly seems like the type that can "run all day" and trainer Neil Drysdale has been working her both long and frequently for her return. Win candidate.