Top pick: #8 (CALIFORNIA ROLL) (7-2) - Lightly raced filly by "Bob and John" raced widest and improved her position to finish 5th of 14, beaten just under two lengths racing at this tag at Hollywood Dec 16. In her previous effort she ran 3rd on this surface and trainer Mark Glatt looks like he has her set up well.
2nd pick: #7 (Vonn Nez) (4-1) - She's been a maiden for a long time (22-0-1-2) but finished 2nd here in her only previous start on real dirt. Trainer Eric Kruljac drops her to a new low and this mare is a win candidate at this level.
3rd pick: #4 (Tiz Lovely) (4-1) - Daughter of "Tiznow" has been competitive in most of her starts and two back finished a close up 3rd at this tag & distance at Hollywood Park. Capable on the dirt and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #13 (Five Times) (6-1) - Mare has finished 2nd twice in 6 starts on real dirt and draws a nice outside post for her one run style. Low profile connections guarantee a big price.