Top pick: #2 (R JOLLEY CASSIE) (7-2) - Improving mare has finished second in two straight starts here. Both of those came going shorter facing a bit weaker. Stalker is from a solid small barn (Ben Perkins, Jr.), and she breaks from the rail. 5yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Union Square) (2-1) - Speedy sort is another who is stretching out for this attempt. Daughter of "Dixie Union" has already proven competitive at this tag & trip and is a very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Simone Templar) (5-1) - Filly is another with early speed and has been competitive in three straight here facing weaker. She draws inside of the other speed and will take them as far as she can.
4th pick: #4 (E Lizzy) (10-1) - She returned from a year's layoff in late Nov. and has raced evenly without being involved in her first two since coming back. Florida bred had ability earlier in her career and should show whatever she has left in this spot.