Top pick: #2 (BELLA'S FANTASY) - She had a tough outside post when debuting in a 6.5 turf race at Santa Anita facing special weights five weeks ago. She showed some speed while very wide and weakened during the stretch run. Trainer Bob Baffert has worked her four times since and will drop her into a claimer and move her to the "poly". The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #10 (Candy and Nuts) - She comes off a career best when finishing second at this price at Santa Anita Oct. 16 and she's worked three times locally since the. Draws a nice post at this trip and stalker is a big danger.
3rd pick: #5 (Kvell) - Grey filly has fines early speed, a good record (8-0-3-3) and will have blinkers added this afternoon by trainer Pete Miller. The price, distance, and surface are fine, and daughter of "More Than Ready" should be involved from start to finish.