Top pick: #6 (CINNAMON HALO) (7-2) - Lightly raced speed/stalker was an easy maiden winner here sprinting Nov 2, then finished 3rd racing for twice this tag going 6.5 furlongs on Nov 30. Fine small barn (Bob Henson) stretches her out in distance and drops her down.
2nd pick: #5 (Rica's Ready) (3-1) - Northern Californoa invader has never won on real dirt, but has been competitive and brings a strong closing kick to the contest. She's with a new trainer (Angel Silva, 23% with newcomers) and filly had a nice work here on Dec 7th.
3rd pick: #7 (Flawless Jewel) (4-1) - Speedy and well-bred, last out she set a solid pace and held gamely to finish 3rd racing here at this level and distance on Nov 6th. She's back in shape following a 65 day break in late summer and her early foot. must be respected.