Top pick: #2 (STELLARS THEORY) - Speedy filly was involved in a pace fight last out against tougher and tired in the last furlong to finish 3rd. Effort was her first off a 7 week break and her connections will drop her down in price for her 2nd start back off the brief layoff. Home-bred by Freud looks all set and has a nice work Feb 7 that should lead to her maiden win.
2nd pick: #10 (Ecoach) - Filly has some tactical speed and her connections will drop her down into a career soft spot and they'll also add blinkers to her equipment this afternoon. Daughter of Zavata draws the outside post for the 3rd straight time but should be competitive on the price reduction.
3rd pick: #8 (First Penny) - She's raced evenly in her last two starts, both going around two turns and trainer Carlos Martin will cut her back in distance and drop her down in price. Filly finished 2nd at this tag in late December and can contend today.