Top pick: #7 (JACKSIESOFABULOUS) - Claimed last November by trainer Tim Hooper for $12,500, mare was given the next seven weeks off, returning here on Jan. 4. She raced evenly that day for $16,000 and will drop below the claimed level for this attempt. Win choice at a square price.
2nd pick: #5 (Girl Show) - Mare will drop down from $20,000 to $7500 today. Speed/stalker is relatively fresh, having been off from May to October in '08. Very tough opponent.
3rd pick: #1 (Seductive Sea) - Hawthorne shipper ran evenly on this surface in an allowance on Feb. 1. Race was her first off a claim, and a seven-week break. Drops, fits well here, and draws the rail.