Top pick: #1 (ZANIAH) - She's stringing starts together for the first time since last spring and speedy fill finished second here on Dec. 23 racing for $16K. Last out she tired badly on the grass racing racing for $25k going a mile. Trainer Jorge Navarro has her nicely spoted as she drops down in price, switches back to the dirt, and draws the rail.
2nd pick: #8 (Second Appeal) - Lightly-raced and competitive, she's (7-2-3-0) overall and has finished second in two straight here at this meet. Speed/stalker will be involved from start to finish.
3rd pick: #9 (Successful Lady) - Longshot has some speed and has finished fourth in two straight here at this level. Draws a better post that she's had in a while and that can lead to a big effort.