Top pick: #5 (ARGUE MY CASE) - She rallied while five-wide to finish a close-up third at Hollywood at this tag going 7 furlongs Dec. 11. Race was her first in just over four months and only her third since late Nov. of 2010. Stretches-out, races on real dirt, and blinkers go on. Lots of things to like.
2nd pick: #8 (Flawless Jewel) - Another stretching out and this filly by "With Distinction" will be dropping into a career soft spot today. Has early speed, runs second back off a 100-day absence, and trainer Kristin Mulhall wins at a 23% rate on the distance increase.
3rd pick: #3 (Warren's Hopeful) - Career maiden does her best work locally (6-0-2-2) and has shown some improvement since trainer Jack Van Berg stretched her out in distance. Mid-pack type is a factor this afternoon.