Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SPEIGHTSFIRE) (7-2) - Away since Sept. 15, she was racing that day off a four month break. $125K purchase is switching from grass to dirt, is working fast, and has blinkers added. Mare gets a slight edge in a tough race.
2nd pick: #9 (Theyankeefuse) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, filly finished a pace-setting second here when debuting at this level and distance Nov. 23. Well backed that day, 4-year-old is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (It's All Me) (3-1) - She finished third, two lengths in back of 'Theyankeefuse' when debuting Nov. 23. In her follow up start Dec. 17, she improved a bit to check in second. Mare must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #1 (Blazing Sensation) (6-1) - She ships in from the Fair Grounds where she ran well in a pair of dirt sprints at this level. Speed/stalker has the rail and completes the list of four contenders.