Top pick: #5 (POPOVER) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Bob Baffert and this filly is the probable favorite. She missed by a "nose" when debuting in a Del Mar sprint in late October. Working fast for this, a 23% second out barn sends her longer (29%). The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Roadbug) (12-1) - Longshot is the second of the Baffert fillies. She raced very wide and evenly when debuting in a Los Alamitos sprint Dec. 20. Heavily bet that day she no doubt has more talent than shown that afternoon. Think she has a shot at a big price.
3rd pick: #4 (Danette) (3-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, she's back in with non-winners after being competitive in two of three G1 stakes. In shape and having been around two-turns is a big plus.
4th pick: #8 (Meta Mu) (5-1) - Daughter of "Street Sense" has finished second in two straight and did so last out at Los Alamitos in her first around two-turns. Must be left in the mix.