Top pick: #6 (TOO OBVIOUS) - She's been competitive in four of five starts and has finished second and third on this surface in her last pair when racing at this tag. Speed/stalker moves off the inside and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #10 (Capers N Wine) (7-2) - Daughter of "Suances" was well backed when debuting at Santa Anita Oct. 20 and finished third of eight after pressing a fast pace. Claimed that day by Pete Miller for $30K, he's working fine, has blinkers on, is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #8 (Time Linda Goteven) (6-1) - Home-bred exits the same last race as "Too Obvious" and tired after setting a fast pace. Capable barn (Walt Solis) brings her back quickly and she can factor at a big price.
4th pick: #5 (Jogget) (8-1) - Drop down from the O'Neill barn stalked and weakened facing state-bred special weights when debuting Oct. 26 and is working well locally for this appearance.
5th pick: #3 (Mudge) (15-1) - Longshot is one of two entered by trainer Steve Miyadi and believe she's the better of the pair. Filly raced evenly here last out and had some traffic issues turning for home. Can grab a share at a square price.