Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (GIO'S LADY) (4-1) - One of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neill, she enters off a solid 3rd place finish at this level and distance Dec. 15th at Los Alamitos. Stalker is improving, draws a good inside post, and I like her chances.
2nd pick: #10 (Bona Fide Image) (4-1) - Lightly raced filly stretches out in distance after being competitive in all three sprints. Stalker drops in class and draws a nice outside post to track the speed from. A threat in a well balanced field.
3rd pick: #7 (Road Test) (7-2) - She's dropping in class and stretching out in distance in her second appearance. Reddam runner tired down the stretch when debuting here Oct. 28th in a sprint facing tougher. Working steadily, she's bred to like this longer trip.
4th pick: #1 (Star of Quality) (4-1) - She rallied to 'neck' 'Gio's Lady' out of the place spot Dec. 15th at Los Alamitos. Another who's improving, she took advantage of the longer stretch there last out. Needs some pace help in this spot.
5th pick: #6 (Let Me Flatter You) (9-2) - Stretch out sprinter drops in class following a useful debut here at this tag Nov. 3rd. She retains Bejarano, and filly should be involved most of the way. Can threaten if she gets an easy early advantage.