Top pick: #5 (LOTTA ATTITUDE) (4-1) - She's one of two entered by trainer Ron Ellis and both are win candidates. This speed/stalker is moving up in class and from dirt to turf. She was an easy winner here on the main track on Jan. 1. A career best overall and this filly appears to still have room for upside.
2nd pick: #7 (A Little Luckier) (7-2) - Stretch runner from the hot Hollendorfer barn is cutting back in distance for this attempt. She finished an even fourth here going a mile on Dec. 31. Filly had a very wide trip that day and is a threat with a more comfortable trip.
3rd pick: #1 (Hugh Knew) (9-2) - She was a winner here at this trip on Jan. 3. It was her second win at this tricky "down the hill" distance and she's back in top form following a layoff.
4th pick: #2 (Grandiose Tactics) (3-1) - The second of the Ellis fillies, she's lightly raced, well bred, and racing off a seven month layoff. Fits if ready.