Top pick: #8 (MUNDY) (2-1) - Speedy sort drops after tiring last out facing tougher. Mare had a troubled break that day and will be dropping to a new low this afternoon. She's gone 7-for-16 on this course and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Coconino) (3-1) - Veteran has spent most of her career on this course 22-5-6-6 and speed/stalker enters in shape. Cal.-bred should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #6 (Harlan's Sweetie) (9-2) - Strong finisher is one of two entered by trainer Jeff Metz and she was a winner here for a $10K tag on Feb. 3 to clear the 2l condition. Faces tougher and needs to step it up a bit.
4th pick: #4 (Jewel Seeker) (8-1) - Longshot is second of the Metz pair and is capable of getting a minor award at a big price with her best effort.