Top pick: #11 (CLASSIC CANDY) (2-1) - Speedy filly has been freshened up since late Sep and runs off a positive trainer change to Adam Kitchingman (20% with new arrivals). Working well and she can take this group from gate-to-wire if ready.
2nd pick: #8 (Rich in Tradition) (5-2) - Mare has finished second in two straight here at this tag, the latest on Feb. 7 when she was only beaten a 1/2 length. Obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #12 (Amina Perfect) (7-2) - Lightly-raced and improving, she finished about two lengths back of "Rich in Tradition" in her last pair and daughter of "Benchmark" has room for upside.
4th pick: #2 (Am Another Lover) (15-1) - Mare has some early speed and is racing 2nd back off a 19 month layoff and will be making back-to-back starts for the first time. Working nicely at Los Alamitos and she breaks from the rail.
5th pick: #6 (Hot Outta the Oven) (20-1) - Mare tired after chasing a fast pace last out and finished far back of both "Tradition" and "Perfect." May do well at a big price from on, or just off the lead.