Top pick: #12 (SOUTHERN OWAH) (4-1) - In shape speed/stalker is a bit light on figures but has a recency edge on one of her main rivals. She's finished second in both starts on the dirt at this tag and home bred had a sharp half-mile breeze on Dec. 28.
2nd pick: #5 (Lyla Della) (9-5) - The probable favorite, mare hasn't raced in just under a year. When last in action here she finished a sharp second facing much tougher Special Weights. Working steadily for her return, barn drops her way down in class and she's spotted where she can win if ready.
3rd pick: #7 (Ski's Copper Penny) (5-1) - Mare rallied to just miss at this tag and trip Dec. 4 at Los Alamitos. It was only her second back off a half-year's layoff and she's worked nicely since. Stretch threat.
4th pick: #3 (Bernier) (6-1) - One of three making their debuts, she has some fine works on view and can factor at a square price if ready.
5th pick: #1 (Ruby N Diamonds) (12-1) - Filly has the rail and comes off a good debut at Los Alamitos on Dec. 13. She rushed up following a slow start and held gamely to finish third at this level going 5-furlongs. Can impact at long odds.