Top pick: #1 (YUMA THURMAN) (4-1) - Once classier mare was an easy gate-to-wire win here in a $3,000 claimer going 6-furlongs on Nov. 25. Claimed that day by veteran Drew Fulmer, he has her nicely spotted in this starter-allowance and shortens her up in distance. Calif. bred has the rail and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Skye Memo) (3-1) - Speedball is very quick from the gate and she's back in shape following her return from a seven month layoff in early Nov. She also has back class and is at her favorite distance 16-5-4-2. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Banana Cream Pie) (9-2) - Stalker was a winner here racing for a $5,000 tag on Nov. 30. Another who loves this sprint trip 16-5-1-2 and this Calif. bred should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into.
4th pick: #2 (Chocolate Caliente) (15-1) - Longshot stretches out in distance after an even effort facing males last out in a mixed contest against mostly quarter horses. Capable of impacting at a big price.