Top pick: #8 (FORTY DATES) - Lightly raced 5-year-old mare was away for almost 16 months, but has been competitive in all 4 starts since returning in November. Stalker draws a fine outside post at this trip as trainer Marty Jones stretches her out a bit in distance. The top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (Lost Prophet) - Filly has won two of three since switching over to dirt racing and she's in form and has fine early speed. Barn brings her back in a week for this attempt and she's a win candidate again in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Alpine Yodel) - Races second off a Jack Carava claim and he'll cut her back a furlong and a turn for today's contest. She had some traffic issues last out and her prior races were all solid. Win candidate.