Top pick: #1 (RARENESS) (3-1) - Mare is working fast for her first since early Dec. She's taken money in all three appearances and is moving from turf to dirt while cutting back in distance. Daughter of "Scat Daddy" is in a winning barn (Mike Chambers) and a bullet half-mile drill on Jan. 16 suggests she's ready to roll.
2nd pick: #4 (Erratic Storm) (7-5) - The probable favorite, she had a solid debut here on Jan. 12. Racing at this level going 6-furlongs, she pressed a fast pace and held gamely to finish second. Good barn (Dale Greenwood) brings her back quickly, shortens her up a 1/16th of a mile, and veteran Scott Stevens stays aboard.
3rd pick: #5 (Yodelmesomemagic) (6-1) - So. Cal invader has been freshened up since early Dec. Working fast for a new trainer (Bob Hazel) and filly has been competitive several times in the past facing tougher fields.