Top pick: #2 (IMPERIALIST DIVA) - Irish-bred filly has run well in both starst since coming here from the British Isles last winter. Last out at Santa Anita she was only beaten 1 1/2 lengths in a G3 stakes and should find this allowance crew more to her liking. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Always in Style) - She's raced herself back into shape following a year's layoff and rallied to finish fourth last out in a 5.5 furlong stakes at Santa Anita. Mare has won here in the past and is a big threat today.
3rd pick: #1 (Lofty Ambition) - Lightly-raced daughter of "Sky Mesa" was an impressive maiden winner on Oct. 13 at Santa Anita and she'll be stretching out in distance and facing winners, both for the first time. Has the inside post, stalking ability, and is a threat at a nice price.