Top pick: #4 (TEBOWING) (9-2) - Strong finisher has gone 6-1-3-2 racing on the grass since early June. She enters in shape and is moving up just a bit. Mare likes this distance and it's Van Dyke off and Bejarano on.
2nd pick: #3 (Fantastic Mizz) (5-1) - Grey mare is from the same barn (Vann Belvoir) as "Tebowing" and 6-year-old has more early speed than her barn-mate. Veteran has back class to call upon and has a fine record on this course 12-2-2-5. Win candidate, she should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #2 (Love Blind) (6-1) - Argentine bred is racing first off a Bob Hess Jr. claim and almost an eight week freshening. He's worked her five times since the claim and brings her back at the purchase price.
4th pick: #7 (Lady Asano) (5-1) - She raced evenly here on Dec. 28 facing tougher. It was a useful effort and was her second back from a short vacation. Trainer John Sadler drops her to a new low and this mare will be finishing fast.