Top pick: #4 (MIZDIRECTION) - The probable favorite, she's (6-4-2-0) on the grass and last out here Jan. 2 she rallied to win the (G3) Monrovia Stakes in her first try at this "tricky" 6.5 furlong trip going "Down the Hill". Working fast for this, grey filly by "Mizzen Mast" will be tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (Givine) - French-bred was no match for "Miz" in the Monrovia, but came back with a close-up fourth-place finish in the Wishing Well Stakes here at the same trip. Grey mare has enough tactical speed to stay close and may complete the exacta.