Top pick: #7 (SURPRISE DAYDREAM) (2-1) - The probable favorite, mare has been competitive in both starts facing tougher. Last out she stalked, made a bid, and flattened out to finish third here for a $40K tag Dec. 14. Trainer Keith Lebarron drops her way down in class and has her going an extra furlong over. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Isle of Palma) (5-2) - She tired badly when debuting in a two-turn race in late Nov. for a $35K tag. Filly was 11-lengths back of 'Surprise Daydream' that afternoon. She's worked four times since, drops in class, shortens up in distance, and gets the addition of Lasix.
3rd pick: #2 (Simone Templar) (6-1) - The main speed and she breaks just off the rail. She lost all chance last out when she 'hopped' at the start. Filly ran well in three straight prior to that, with two of those coming at this 7-furlong distance. Dangerous.