Top pick: #8 (ANNADU) (2-1) - Veteran mare has been sharp in all three starts since coming off a 7 1/2 month layoff Dec. 18th. Stalker draws a fine post, and there's plenty of speed signed on to set up her winning charge.
2nd pick: #7 (A J Tango) (4-1) - Speedy mare tired last out when finishing sixth of seven, but had gone 4-1-3-0 in her previous starts. Kansas-bred moves off the rail, and that's a plus for this win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Ducoti) (10-1) - Speedy mare has the rail, is in shape, and just failed to hold on here on Jan. 1st. Washington-bred is in the win mix and is a threat to go wire-to-wire if left alone in the first two furlongs.
4th pick: #2 (Suavegirl) (8-1) - No speed type is cutting back off a series of longer races, and has gone 7-1-2-1 sprinting in the past. The faster the pace, the better her chances.