Top pick: #2 (CHICHARRERA) (8-1) - Price play is lightly raced and has good early speed. Freshened up since early Dec., she tired that day after chasing the pace while wide. Mare had a tough outside post that day and draws much better for this attempt. Has a sold shot at long odds.
2nd pick: #6 (I Spy the Prize) (2-1) - The probable favorite, she's finished second in three of her last four starts. The latest pair have been here at this level and distance. Speed/stalker is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Panola Time) (5-2) - Since coming off a 2 1/2 month layoff in August this filly has gone 4-0-2-2. Fits at the tag and trip and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Rock it Again) (5-1) - Freshened up since early Dec. she showed a bit of early speed before tiring in her latest. Lightly raced, she could grab a minor award with some improvement.