Top pick: #9 (MARINO'S PROMISE) - Filly has good early speed, and trainer Mike Mitchell, who's off a to a very fast start at this meet, will stretch her out in distance and run her on conventional dirt for the first time. Lightly-raced four-year-old is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Warrens Highroller) - Veteran mare finished a strong 3rd racing for twice this price at Fairplex Sept. 22, in her only other start on real dirt. Stalker races off a 7 week break, and faces a weak field for this price. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Led Advantage) - Has some back class and has run on conventional dirt in the past facing tougher. Working fast locally for her first start since Dec. 4, and its nice to see jockey Victor Espinoza take the ride. Contender.