Top pick: #1 (FAITH PROOF ) (8-5) - The main speed, he's very lightly raced and enters this with three wins in a row. The latest of those came here for an $8K tag on Dec. 6. That was her first off a 3 1/2 month break and first off a Mark Glatt claim. Barn brings her back quickly and has this filly nicely spotted in this low level starter-allowance.
2nd pick: #4 (Rosewhitenblue) (5-2) - Veteran has been freshened up since late October when she was claimed by trainer Mike Machowsky for $10,000 at Santa Anita. Filly finished an even fourth that afternoon, but had won three of four prior to that. Six-time winner overall is one for one locally. Stretch threat.
3rd pick: #5 (Warren's Gussie) (3-1) - Lightly-raced mare is a strong finisher and enters off a come-from-behind win at Del Mar on Nov. 7 racing for a $16K tag. It was her best overall since returning from a 15-month layoff in July and she must be left in the mix.