Top pick: #2 (MUNDY) (3-1) - Veteran turf mare has gone 24-8-2-3 on the infield and her local slate is excellent (14-6-2-2). Speedy sort enters in shape and comes off a second-place finish here facing tougher on Dec. 7. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Sean S) (9-2) - One-run type is a steady performer and has gone 4-1-1-1 on this surface since coming here from the So. Cal circuit in late Sept. The faster the pace, the better her prospects.
3rd pick: #8 (Funny Belle) (10-1) - Longshot is making her local debut, first in 3 1/2 months, and first for trainer Phil Hartman. She has back class, is working well, and is a win candidate if ready.
4th pick: #4 (Hindu Kush) (8-1) - She has some speed and will be stretching back out and going dirt to grass. Capable of impacting, but others are more likely to win this.