Top pick: #6 (TURBULENT DESCENT) - She hasn't been the same filly since winning the (G1) Test Stakes at Saratoga in early August. That said, she ran well in the Breeder's Cup F & M Sprint(G1) despite being eliminated at the break, then raced wide and evenly on New Year's Eve in the La Brea Stakes(G1) at Santa Anita. Training fast locally for this attempt and this talented 4yo is a perfect 3 for 3 on this surface.
2nd pick: #4 (Teddy's Promise) - Since a trainer change to veteran Ron Ellis last July, this filly has gone (7-4-1-1) and has won two stakes including the (G1) La Brea cross-town. Strong finisher loves this footing (6-4-1-0) and is a win candidate today.