Top pick: #2 (JUST AN ASSUMPTION) - She's been sharp in all three starts since being claimed last July and returning from a 100-day break following the purchase. Four-year-old won her first pair back off the break, and just failed here last out at this level going 7 furlongs. Trainer "Lupe" Guerrero has given her a 37-day break since that narrow defeat and filly has a sharp work on Jan. 31. Very tough on the front end.
2nd pick: #4 (Afleet Sara) - A major threat, mare has finished second in 2-of-3 starts at this 3l condition. Speed/stalker should be positioned just off the lead and is the likely winner if the top pick fails.
3rd pick: #1 (Impadoodle) - Veteran mare was claimed two back by Ron Dandy for $10K and finished fourth of six facing tougher five weeks later in her first for the new barn. Drops under the purchase price, has the rail, and is a contender.