Top pick: #1 (JOHANNESBOOM) (5-1) - Lightly raced filly chased and weakened facing much tougher going two-turns on the grass here on Dec 7th. Race was her first since Sep 30 and trainer Terri Pompay will drop her down in price and switch her to the dirt.
2nd pick: #9 (Blondie Jo) (8-1) - Home-bred stalked while wide and tired after making a bid here at this level and distance on Dec 12. She's improving a bit, is in a top barn (Bill White), and can factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #5 (Captiva's Calling) (8-1) - She came up empty last out and finished on even terms with "Blondie". Daughter of "Exclusive Quality" had finished 2nd in her previous pair and a repeat of either of those efforts makes her a threat.
5th pick: #2 (Repentless Lady) - Heavily bet when debuting here at this tag in a sprint Dec 21 she ran very poorly and was never involved at any point. Capable small barn (Diane Alvarado) brings her back quickly, stretches her out, and adds blinkers. Price play today.