Top pick: #2 (LUCKY SIS) - The probable favorite drops, is racing back into shape following a 2 1/2 month break, and filly was competitive in both starts on this surface in 2010. Stalker should get a fast pace to rally into and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Loon Lost) - Speedy Los Alamitos shipper has the rail, can rate if necessary, and veteran mare by "Salt Lake" knows where the winner's circle is (8 for 31) on real dirt. In a good barn (Jeff Metz) and a threat from start to finish.
3rd pick: #3 (Whispering Dixie) - Ferndale shipper hasn't won yet this year, but is (11-0-2-4) and has some back class to call upon. Probably wil be comoning off the pace this afternoon and the pace should be quicker than normal for this tag. Stretch threat.