Top pick: #4 (REBECCA'S SURPRISE) (8-5) - The probable favorite, grey filly closed out last year with three local wins and has been freshened up since Dec. 31. In a high-percentage barn (Bob Reid Jr.) and veteran jockey Stu Elliott is back on the re-ride. Cal.-bred takes this if she holds her form off the nine week break.
2nd pick: #3 (Spring Flower) (4-1) - Consistent speed/stalker moves up in class off a pace-pressing fourth place finish here just nine days ago. In shape and mare is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #2 (Conga Bella) (6-1) - Veteran mare ships back from Aqueduct where she ran second in one of two starts facing tougher. Seven-year-old has more career victories (12) than any other entered and fits nicely at this level and distance.
4th pick: #6 (Taking a Chance) (8-1) - Another old-timer, mare has been freshened up since being claimed by Kate DeMasi on Jan. 14. Working fine and and one run type draws outside of the spped types. Stretch threat.