Top pick: #4 (ESTEEMS SQUAD) (5-2) - Steady performer rallied to be an easy winner here at this tag and trip on Jan. 6 to clear the 3l condition. Lightly raced 6-year-old is in the Diodoro barn and is the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #1 (Ducoti) (6-1) - Dangerous veteran, she has sharp early speed, breaks from the rail, and this 11-time winner comes off a sharp effort last out when finishing a close up 3rd on Jan. 1. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Jila's Berry) (4-1) - In career best shape, speedy mare has gone 6-2-2-1 since coming off a seven week break in early Oct. and has a speed/stalking style that should have her in this from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #10 (S S Tribal Girl) (10-1) - Mare has been racing evenly of late, but could easily grab a share at a big price with just a slight move forward.