Top pick: #7 (READY FOR SUMMER) (3-1) - Veteran mare was sent hard from her inside post and tired after setting a swift and pressured pace. She's dropping in class in her first off a Michelle Nevin claim and moves off the rail. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Sunrise Kitty) (7-2) - Speed/stalker finished a close up 4th here at this tag and trip Aug. 6th. She's worked since and it's nice to see this mare stringing starts together following several layoffs.
3rd pick: #5 (Starship Pleasant) (4-1) - Old timer has been freshened up since July 15. She was a 'game' wire-to-wire winner that day at this tag going seven furlongs. This may not be her best distance, but is a threat despite that fact.
4th pick: #6 (Ave's Halo) (3-1) - Another veteran mare, she rallied strongly to win here at this tag and trip Aug. 6th. It was her best overall since last Sept. and ran her local grass sprint record to 6-2-2-0. In the mix.