Top pick: #7 (MILLIE N MARIE) (7-2) - Mare enters off a win here over weaker on Dec. 31, an effort that was her best overall since last March. Speed/stalker was claimed that day by Jim Brown and he brings her back 15 days after with a slight raise in price.
2nd pick: #6 (Jacksonville) (3-1) - Veteran mare was a game winner facing a bit tougher here Dec. 22 and that ran her local record to (22-7-3-5). Grey 6-year-old has back class, is back in form, and is a win candidate right back.
3rd pick: #4 (Mixed Intent) (9-2) - As consistent as they come (35-11-8-5) she has excellent early speed and last out tired after being involved in a spirited speed duel thru fast fractions. Mare should be in this from start to finish.
5th pick: #5 (Red's Wildfire) (4-1) - Her entire career has been spent on this surface and she's won 6-of-12 on it and is 5-for-7 at this distance. She doesn't need the lead to win and think she'll be a square price.