Top pick: #8 (JAMAALAREE) (6-1) - Long shot was sent to the lead and tire late after setting a quick and pressured pace here at this level and distance Aug 10. Filly had been sharper in her previous pair and did so from a stalking position. Has a solid shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #1a (Sanfiera) (2-1) - Unusual runner didn't debut until she was past 6.5-years-old. Filly just missed here that day and showed sharp early speed. An obvious win candidate with a repeat of her initial performance.
3rd pick: #7 (Splendid Gold) (3-1) - She exits the same last race as the top two selections and daughter of 'Mineshaft' split that pair that afternoon. Improving and she's back in shape following a pair of layoffs.
4th pick: #3 (Glare Ice) (5-1) - Speedy filly makes her turf debut after finishing second in two of her first three on the dirt. Barn (Steve Asmussen) brings her back in nine days after she ran second here at this level on the main track Aug 24. Bred for the grass and a threat at a square price.