Top pick: #3 (INCLUDE THE CAT) - Longshot was never involved in her debut on Dec. 11 at the Fair Grounds and has been on the sidelines since. Working nicely for a veteran trainer (Wally Dollase) who is strong second time out (33%). Leparoux is enlisted and filly can win this at a nice price.
2nd pick: #11 (Strong Willed Lady) - Debuting filly is in a very good first-out barn (Steve Margolis 24%) and her works have picked-up in intensity since arriving here from the Fair Grounds. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Devilish Silver) - Daughter of "Eurosilver" finished second last out at Oaklawn racing for $40K and effort was the best of her five-race career. Contends with these.
4th pick: #6 (White Lamb) - Daughter of "Trippi" cost $550,000 and showed good speed last out at Indiana Downs and finished a close-up fourth. Race was her first in almost 14 months and she's brought back quickly for this (13 days). Desormeaux's presence is duly noted.