Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (DUEFORADATE) (7-2) - This lightly raced 5yo mare has been competitive in eight of nine starts and is 7-1-2-3 locally. Stalker finished second at this level and distance Dec. 12 in her third back following a five-month layoff and it earned her a career-best figure. I give her a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Hiclass Production) (2-1) - Strong finisher received a weak ride last out at this level going a mile and is cutting back in distance while leading jockey Tim Thornton gets back aboard following a two ace absence. A fast and/or contested pace would make this mare a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Diva's Ransom) (4-1) - Cheaper sort has been very consistent facing weaker and went 10-2-2-3 during the past year. Old timer appears to be the main speed in a pace-less contest on paper and that should have her involved from gate-to-wire.