Top pick: #7 (ASKRA) - Daughter of the mighty "Dynaformer" finished a rallying fourth when debuting in a "down the hill" contest 5 weeks ago. Away slowly that day, she also had some traffic issues early on. Trainer John Sadler wins at a solid 24% rate second time out and at a 20% clip when stretching his maidens out in distance. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Willow Switch) - Nice effort last out saw this filly break from a tough outside post (10th of 10)and put in a strong rally while wide to finish second, beaten a length. Moves to the inside for this and she'll be closing fast.
3rd pick: #8 (Music Thunder) - Improving filly by "Distorted Humor" finished second on Jan. 8 at this level and trip on the dirt. Bred to like the grass and she showed much better early speed last out when blinkers went on.