Top pick: #10 (VITAMETA) (5-2) - She finished 2nd here in the "Sandpiper" stalkes on Dec 1st in her 2nd back off a 70 day layoff and it represented a career best. Trainer Dave Fawkes has her working fast at Palm Meadows for this and she draws a fine post for this 7 furlong trip. Much the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Floral Sky) (4-1) - Well-bred filly raced evenly in a G3 stakes last out at Delta Downs and trainer Mark Casse has her working fast at palm Meadows for this attempt. The cut back in distance is a plus.
3rd pick: #2 (Martha's Moon) (7-2) - She's won three of her five dirt starts and has fine early speed to utilize. In the fine barn of John Servis and he brings in Paco Lopez from Gulfstream for the ride.
5th pick: #9 (Talent N Passion) (12-1) - She was an impressive winner at Gulfstream over weaker on Dec 28. race was her first in three months and it came off a trainer change. Barn brings her back quickly and moves her way up in class.