Top pick: #1 (KRISTAL KIWI) (4-1) - One of two enterd by trainer Marya Montoya and the pair race uncoupled. Home-bred mare is in shape and comes off a solid second-place finish at this level going 5.5 furlongs Jan. 26. She's brought back quickly, draws the rail, and will be trying a two-turn trip for the first time.
2nd pick: #2 (Shadofaxable) (2-1) - Claimed here on Nov. 15 for $10K by trainer Ron Abrams for $10K filly made a strong middle-move facing starter-allowance foes before tiring on Dec. 23 in her first for the new barn. Freshened up since, they drop her back down to the purchase price in this spot. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Sweets Galore) (7-2) - The second of the Montoya pair, she was a winner last out at this level to clear the 2l mcondition. Race was her first off a 10 week break and Montoya climaed her that afternoon. Tries tougher today, but she has some early speed, and in this field, that's a big plus.