Top pick: #8 (SYD N CARLY'S ROSE) - Sprinted in her first start for trainer Tim Hooper, he sends her a distance off the effort. Capable of winning this on the front end, at a big price.
2nd pick: #6 (Who's Happy) - Appears on the verge of a big effort. Stakes winner was "off slowly" last out yet still finished fourth in the "Sleigh Ride" here on Dec. 23. This will be her third start back off a 2/12 month layoff.
3rd pick: #2 (MOLLY MOON) - Filly has a fine record on the dirt (6-2-1-2) and can run near the top or rate off the pace. With a good trainer (Graham Motion) and she draws a nice "cozy" post.