Top pick: #2 (ROCKSIE LUCIE) (2-1) - Speedy mare tired badly after setting a pressured pace here at this level going 7-furlongs Jan. 28. It was her first start since July 13 and she may have needed it for conditioning purposes. Working well for this and 5-year-old is dropping 10lbs and shortening up a furlong.
2nd pick: #5 (Pleasantly Miranda) (5-2) - Lightly-raced mare chased and held down the place spot in a slowly run race here at this level and distance Jan. 31. She'll need to stalk in this spot and try to launch a rally at the 1/4 pole.
3rd pick: #3 (Gallant Lady) (7-2) - Filly has been competitive in two of three here this winter and has drawn tough posts in each. Stalker gets a much better starting slot today and can factor from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #1 (Feloya) (10-1) - Filly has some early speed breaks from the rail. Her last pair earlier in the meet weren't bad and she may hold on for a share of this at a square price.