Top pick: #7 (PAPA'S FLASHY GIRL) (3-1) - She's dropping down in class, switching fro turf to dirt, and shortening up in distance. She enters off a wide and even effort last out on the grass and did so from a tough outside post. She gets a slight edge in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #6 (Toyon Bay) (5-2) - Filly takes a big drop in class after finishing a close up fourth here facing allowance foes Dec. 26. Nice effort and trainer Frank Sepich Jr. brings her back quickly and gives her a big rider upgrade.
3rd pick: #2 (Vee Secrets) (3-1) - Mare rallied into a quick pace and missed by a "neck" in a solid effort here at this level Dec. 26. The additional 1/16th she travels this afternoon is in her favor and 5-year-old Calif. bred is in the win mix.
4th pick: #1 (She Can Roar) (10-1) - Speedy veteran draws the rail and is making her third start back off almost a 7 1/2 month layoff. Eight-year-old likes this distance 11-2-2-3 and will take them as far as she can.