Top pick: #3 (JAZZMINEGEM) (7-2) - Lightly raced daughter of 'Mineshaft' is racing second off an 8-month layoff. She rallied to finish third here Dec. 14th in her comebacker in a strong effort. She's worked since, and Jose Ortiz, Jr. is getting aboard.
2nd pick: #2 (My One Love) (3-1) - Filly has been sharp in both starts since being claimed by Steve Klesaris on Nov. 13th. She defeated claimers on Dec. 11th, then finished second here on Jan. 4th. In career best shape and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Nonnie Connie) (8-1) - Veteran has been freshened up since tiring badly in late Nov. Speed/stalker fits with her best and has been competitive against tougher fields than this several times in the past.
4th pick: #4 (The Lost Tigress) (12-1) - She's a bit 'light' on her 'figures,' but filly has a good record on the dirt (7-2-1-2). Working steadily for her first since early Dec., she can factor at a square price with her best effort.