Top pick: #1 (BABYNEEDSNEWSHOES) - One of a pair entered by trainer Pete Miller and the pair will race uncoupled. Home-bred took some money when debuting at Hollywood at this price Dec. 15. She was involved in a pace-duel and weakened to finish third in a solid effort. Has the rail, and it's apprentice Flores off and Rosario on. The trainer/jockey combo wins at a 22% clip when teamed-up.
2nd pick: #2 (Strawberry Route) - The second of the Miller duo hasn't raced since finishing second at this price on the Hollywood "poly" July 15th. Working both steadily and above average, her trainer wins at an excellent 25% off of long absences.
3rd pick: #6 (Anita Margarita) - Grey filly drops down from state-bred special weights to a $40K claimer today and trainer Marty Jones has won with four of his last five taking a similar plunge. She was off slowly in her debut in early October and raced evenly once in stride.