Top pick: #1 (MANGO REWARD) (9-2) - Nicely spotted in this starter-allowance, mare has finished a close up second in two straight on the Santa Anita turf. She's won here on the dirt in the past, has the rail, and her stalking style fits this small field.
2nd pick: #2 (Majestic Minister) (8-5) - The probable favorite, she's racing off a claim and mare rallied to win a grass sprint that afternoon. She just missed going 7-furlongs on the dirt at Santa Anita April 3 and Bejarano is aboard. Obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (I'm No Patsy) (5-1) - Speedy mare finished a pacesetting second at Santa Anita going 7-furlongs on the dirt June 25. It was her second back from a 4 1/2 month break and she must be left in the mix.