Top pick: #5 (CANDY AND NUTS) - She's had some competitive races in California facing much tougher and comes here in shape after running fourth at santa Anita at this price Jan. 7. Filly has a "get acquainted" drill here a week ago and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Plus Ultra) - She's part of a Blair Miller trained entry and jockey Tammy Piermarini is listed on both halves. This improving filly finished fourth here on Jan. 6 in her first start after coming here from Golden Gate Fields. Stalker is a threat from close range.
3rd pick: #4 (Orient Rose) - When last in action, this daughter of "Orientate" was finish second at Fairplex racing at this price on Sept. 14. She has a new trainer (Kent Jensen) and is working fast locally for her return.