Top pick: #6 (COMIC MISS) - Illinois-bred mare is lightly raced and last out finished third of 12, beaten just under 2 lengths when she was dropped to this price for the first time. Racing into shape, this is her fourth start of this meet and she's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Watch Your Back) - She has fine early speed and last out filly tired here at this level after being involved in a speed-duel. Shortens-up a furlong this afternoon and her early foot makes her dangerous.
3rd pick: #2 (Sparkles Gold Band) - Mare ran evenly here at this level on Dec. 16 in what was her first start in eight months. She's worked since, and along with "Back", they're the only entrants who have won here in the past.