Top pick: #2 (SWAMP SISTER) - When last in action this filly tired after chasing the pace from a tough outside post facing special weights here on a muddy surface going a mile on Dec 18th. Freshened-up since, trainer Sam Breaux will drop her down and shorten her up in distance. Filly draws near the rail and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Foxy Appeal) - Mare finished 2nd at this price and distance Dec 21st in her first back off a 4 month layoff. She's now run 2nd in 6 of 10 lifetime starts and is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #9 (Uluru) - Godd debut here in early Dec saw her race within range and rally in the stretch to finish 2nd. That effort came at this price going 5 furlongs and she'll try a longer trip this evening.