Top pick: #4 (AIR ALASKA) (3-1) - Speedy filly finished a pace-setting second here facing tougher going 7-furlongs Nov. 29th. It was her first off a re-claim by trainer Scott Lake and he brings her back quickly, drops her back down, and stretches her out in distance.
2nd pick: #6 (With Sprinkles) (4-1) - She chased a wire-to-wire winner last out racing at this tag & trip and gamely stayed on to hold down the place spot. In shape, and stalker must be considered a major threat.
3rd pick: #3 (Rage of Aquarius) (8-1) - Speedy sort finished a distant & non-threatening third here at this level on a sloppy surface Nov. 17th. It was her first start since Aug. 9th, and this veteran has more wins at this distance (six) than the rest of the field combined (five).
4th pick: #1 (Boss's Rules) (7-2) - Since late July, she's gone 4-1-3-0, and her win came here at this distance facing weaker five weeks ago. In career best shape, she has a flexible style and has the rail advantage. A threat despite moving up to face tougher.