Top pick: #9 (PULLMEOUT) - She's been sharp in 3-of-4 starts here this winter after coming back from almost a 5 month layoff on Dec. 13. Speedster set a pressured pace last out at this price and distance and held well to finish second. Effort was her first in blinkers and a repeat of it can land her in the winner's circle.
2nd pick: #2 (Brief Holiday) - Lightly raced, she has ability and is still improving. Four-year-old daughter of "Harlan's Holiday" finished second on Jan. 20 in her first back off almost a 14 month layoff, then broke her maiden as the heavy favorite on Feb. 3. Trainer Jane Cibelli is having a strong meet and has her conservatively spotted in her first facing winners.
3rd pick: #4 (Split Pot) - She's spent most of her career on the grass facing tougher and finished second when dropped down to this price for the first time on Jan. 20. New York-bred mare showed nothing last out at the same tag and was 7 lengths back of the top pick at the finish. Strong finisher needs some pace help for any shot at the win.