Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (LUNAR EMPRESS) (2-1) - One of two entered by trainer Rich Baltas, filly has been freshened-up since finishing fourth here in the G1 La Brea stakes going seven furlongs De 26. She had gone 7-2-4-1 prior that and is working fast for this attempt. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Brainspin) (5-2) - Very fast from the gate, lightly-raced daughter of 'Flatter' has gone 6-2-3-1 so far, all in sprints on conventional dirt. Capable of running a :44 half-mile, she's a strong win candidate and I almost made her he top pick. View her as the equal of "Lunar Empress'.
3rd pick: #6 (Skye Diamonds) (9-2) - Stalker is 10-5-3-0 on the dirt and has an excellent local record 8-3-3-0. In shape and Cal bred should receive a fast/and or contested pace to close into.
4th pick: #7 (Ponde rLea) (5-1) - Stable-mate of 'Lunar Empress' has talent but has finished behind 'Brainspin' the last two times they've met. Capable of stalking and she can factor if able to avoid a wide trip.