Top pick: #4 (EDEN'S MOON) - The probable favorite was heavily bet when debuting in a sprint at Hollywood Park Dec 18th and after chasing a fast pace, she settled for 2nd in a race run in 1:09 flat. Trainer Bob Baffert brings her back quickly, stretches her out in distance, and switches her from the "poly" to the dirt. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Bellavini) - Home-bred by Bandini has finished 2nd in all three starts and will race today for the first time since last June at Monmouth Park. Working fine and trainer Pat Biancone will stretch her out in distance in her return race. Can contend if ready, filly is one of two entered here by Biancone and they'll race uncoupled.