Top pick: #1 (BABESSA) - Speedy and lightly-raced filly has finished second in both starts, including last out on this surface racing for $30K on October 14th. Claimed that afternoon by Adam Kitchingham, he's had her on the sidelines since. Filly is working fast for her return and he "bumps" her up a bit in price. Of those that have started, she's the main speed and has the rail.
2nd pick: #5 (My Diane) - Another who's lightly raced and this filly by "El Corredor" finished second a month ago at Hollywood Park racing at this price. Solid effort came off a 10-month layoff and she's working well since. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Missie Ky I You) - Mare has finished second in 5-of-13 dirt starts and this Washingto-bred is working nicely on this strip for her first start since Nov. 27. Can impact at a square price.