Top pick: # (MARION'S ALILWICKED) (2-1) - The probable favorite, she was heavily bet when debuting here on Nov. 18 and rallied to finish second after a slow start. Trainer Bob Diodoro (26% second-time out) has worked her five times since and most have been above average. Rare Ohio-bred racing in Arizona and she can take this with an alert beginning.
Top pick: # (Our Henny Penny ) (12-1) - Debuting filly is by the speedy "Henny Hughes" and she's working both frequently and above average. In a good outfit (Jonathan nance) and he's won with three of his last seven runners that were making their first appearances.
Top pick: # (Sassy Poppy) (4-1) - She showed fine early speed before tiring when facing male rivals on Dec. 19. Nice effort and trainer Bob Lopez moves her back in with her own sex in this spot.
Top pick: # (Blazingsuccess) (10-1) - Filly had a useful first appearance when she raced wide and evenly after a troubled break here at this level on Dec. 3. Trainer Shawm davis has worked her four times since, and they've all been on the quick side. "Live" longshot.