Top pick: #8 (COSAFINA CARINA) - Speedy grey filly set a fast pace here Dec. 26 before tiring to finish fourth of 9 in her first start back off a 4 1/2 month layoff. She has a bullet drill here 10 days ago and draws a nice outside post to use her speed from. 3-year-old will be tough to beat if she gets an easy lead.
2nd pick: #3 (Less Or More) - Home-bred by Valid Wager is working fast and frequently for her debut. In an excellent barn (Bill Morey) and trainer wins at a 26% rate with first time starters and at 39% rate when jockey Russell Baze rides for him. Strong contender.
3rd pick: #6 (Cat By The Heater) - Daughter of "Tale Of The Cat" is working steadily on the local surface and some of her drills are of the quick variety. In a good mid-level barn (Dennis Patterson)and trainer has won with 3 of last 10 debuting runners.