Top pick: #3 (Bella Palooza) - Very consistent filly finished second last out facing tougher, and from a figure standpoint it was the best of her 7 race career. Drops down in price this afternoon and is the horse to beat. She's one of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neill and they'll race as separate interests.
2nd pick: #1 (Emily Pearl) - Drops down in class, switches from turf to dirt, and trainer Pete Miller will add blinkers this afternoon. Bargain-priced ($1K) filly draws the rail and should get a fast pace to rally into.
3rd pick: #4 (Taptap Imgone) - Claimed in late December by Jeff Mullins for $40K, she was an easy maiden winner at the same price seven weeks later in her first start for the new barn. Grey daughter of "Tapit" is training above average for her first race in six weeks and first facing winners. Can factor for the win.