Top pick: #1 (LIAR LIAR LIAR) (2-1) - The probable favorite, mare broke her maiden in her local debut on Nov. 10, then rallied to finish second at this level 10 days later in her first facing winners. One-run type has the rail and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Harlot's Mystery) (5-2) - She was only a "neck" back of "Liar" last out and has now put together solid back-to-back performances. Major player and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Reddaxle) (4-1) - Lightly-raced mare was an impressive winner maiden winner here in an "off the turf" contest Nov. 24. Only her second back from a 31 month layoff, she could win this or finish last. Tough call.
4th pick: #6 (Little Bit Cactus) (9-2) - Consistent since moving to the grass at 8-1-3-2, she was only a bit back of both "Liar" and "Harlot" last out and can factor again today.