Top pick: #5 (LANTANA LADY) - Claimed on Dec. 21 for $7500 by Ramon Preciado, she raced evenly for $20K on Jan. 10 and will drop down today to run for $10,000. With Preciado under a short suspension, mare races in the name of asst. Ed Cruz. The distance is fine and blinkers will go on for the first time since last August. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Probecita) - Speedy filly ships here from Hawthorne and will be cutting back in distance for her first local attempt. She has a new trainer (Mike Aro) and this 5-year-old should be involved from start to finish.
3rd pick: #8 (Whatsnottolike) - She missed by a neck last out racing at this price going 6 furlongs and stretches back out to 7 panels today. She was an easy winner two back at this price and trip and is a major factor in this spot.