Top pick: #5 (SKY ANGEL) - She hasn't raced since a competitive effort going a mile on the turf here facing Cal-bred special weights on Jan. 2. Working well for her return and trainer Lou Cenicola will race her in a claimer for the first time and run her on conventional dirt for the first time. The presence of "P. Val" suggests that they like her chances.
2nd pick: #8 (Peggylangleylassie) - Daughter of "Skimming" finished third when debuting here at this price going 5.5 furlongs Oct. 7. She had some traffic issues that afternoon and did well under the circumstances. She's worked fast since and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Aurelia D) - Races off a trainer change to Matt Chew and she was competitive in her last pair at Fairplex. Draws a good post at this 6.5 panel trip and can factor at a square price.