Top pick: #6 (BEHOLDER) (4-5) - A champ as a 2-year-old and again at age three, she was 2-of-3 in a very limited 4-year-old campaign in 2014. When last in action, mare won a hard fought decision over today's rival 'Tiz Midnight' here at this distance in the G1 'Zenyatta' stakes Sep 27. Her local record is amazing 9-8-1-0 and she's working steadily for this attempt. My opinion, if she were to lose this, its off to the breeding farm for her, as there's little left for her to accomplish.
2nd pick: #2 (Tiz Midnight) (4-1) - Dangerous rival, she's the main speed and is breaking just off the rail. Mare is capable of a very big effort if left alone in the early stages and was beaten under a length by 'Beholder' here in late Sept. Has a sold shot at pulling off a possible upset.
3rd pick: #4 (Uzziel) (8-1) - Speedy sort has talent but will need a smart ride by jockey Kent Desormeaux. Capable of impacting with her best, she'll need to avoid an early 'tussle' with 'Tiz Midnight' to have any chance.
4th pick: #3 (Melanistic) (20-1) - Not a win candidate, veteran mare has had a fine career when racing on conventional dirt 33-11-4-5 facing weaker. May grab a small slice at a big price to round off the same race exotic bets.