Top pick: #3 (ILLINOIS PINUP) (3-1) - Veteran has been on the sidelines since a poor effort here Nov. 12. Grey mare is working nicely for her return and stalker is from a capable barn (Sharlot Martinez).
2nd pick: #4 (Lots of Cash) (7-5) - The probable favorite, strong finisher is racing for the first time since Jan 28. Owner/trainer Manny Figueroa drops her in class and this veteran mare has a fine local record facing tougher 13-3-3-2. Very dangerous at a short price.
3rd pick: #1 (Ariat Gold) (5-1) - One-paced type has a recency edge on the top pair as this is already her sixth start in 2015. She has the rail, is in shape, and is dangerous, especially if the top two selections need a race.