Top pick: #4 (FIVE STAR FORTUNE) - The probable favorite moves up in class following a very easy win here racing for $10K two weeks ago. Lightly raced and well-bred, that win came off a two month break and was her first on this surface. Can take another.
2nd pick: #7 (Miguel H) - Very lightly raced six-year-old set a pressured pace here Dec. 14 and held well to finish fourth. Race was her first in 10 1/2 months and she should move forward off of it. Working fast before that comebacker and mare likes this surface (8-2-4-0). Win threat.
3rd pick: #8 (Brady Blue Eyes) - California invader has plenty of back class and is working fast at Hollywood Park for her first race since Oct. 15. This will be her first ever on real dirt, so there is a bit of a concern.