Top pick: #7 (VAN DIEN AVENUE) - Filly stretches out in distance after rallying to finish third here at this level going "down the hill" on Dec. 27th. Nice effort came off a seven week break and stalker gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Kana Flavor) - Freshened up since Dec. 15th, daughter of "Swiss Yodeler" finished a pace-setting second that afternoon at Hollywood racing at this level & distance. Working fast for this, and she may get an easy early lead against this bunch. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Sidepocket Run) - Mare has no early speed, but has picked up minor awards several times at this level. She has a ground saving post, and will be rallying in the final furlong.
4th pick: #8 (Little Unusual) - No speed type is making her 33rd attempt, and would need a fast and/or contested pace for anything more than a small slice at a big price.