Top pick: #7 (SPRING BLOOM) - She's been competitive in all four appearances and last out rallied while wide to run third, going 6.5 furlongs going "down the hill" at Santa Anita on Sept. 30. Working fine since, trainer John Shirreffs will stretch her out in distance today. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Passionville) - Grey filly rallied to finish second at Santa Anita at this level on Oct. 14 in her first back off a two month break. She's run well on this course in the past and should be at her best this afternoon.
3rd pick: #3 (Unusual Darling) - Late-running filly rallied to finish third here in a grass sprint just one week ago and trainer Barry Abrams brings her back on short notice. Stretch threat.