Top pick: #9 (BOSS'S RULE) (3-1) - Veteran mare finished an even third here facing tougher on Dec. 29 in her first since Sept. 14. Stalker drops to a new low and this hard-hitterr has back races that will win this if repeatable.
2nd pick: #7 (Missbauer) (4-1) - Another veteran mare, she has some early speed, is in shape, and will be stretching back out after a pair of sharp efforts going shorter. Her early foot should have her in this from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #4 (Toe Jam Footbal) (5-2) - Mare has been freshened up since Dec. 4 when she raced evenly at Penn National when facing tougher. In a good barn (Ray Moya) and this 6-year-old has the best finishing gear of this group. The faster the pace, the better her chances.
4th pick: #1 (Sister's Friend) (10-1) - Nine-time winner drops and draws the rail after breaking poorly and rallying to run fourth here for a $8K tag Dec. 29. Fits with her best and she could grab a share at a big price.
5th pick: #3 (Becky Belle) (20-1) - Big longshot ran fourth here when facing weaker 4l foes Jan. 14 in her first since Nov. 25. Daughter of "Real Quiet" has a bit more speed than most and could last for a small share at a huge price.