Top pick: #3 (FINEST WINE) - Races first off a Justin Evans claim and mare will run second back off a seven week layoff barn is very good off the buy and she can win this from just off the pace.
2nd pick: #1 (Bay Olivia) - Also trained by Evans, she has the rail and good early speed. Mare races at the right level and distance and showing some signs of improvement. Win contender.
3rd pick: #9 (Dumpsey Jean) - Well-bred mare drops off a good effort at Albuquerque on Aug. 27. Race was her first off a two month break and she brings some back class to the contest. Win contender.