Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (ZEPPOLE) (5-2) - Home bred finished a close up second here at this level and distance Dec 8. By far a career best, lightly-raced filly breaks just off the rail and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Jennifer's Legacy) (6-1) - Strong finisher moves up in class and is switching from grass to dirt. Daughter of 'Sky Mesa' was competitive the last time she raced on the main track (May 4) and is a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Two Term Max) (8-1) - Bet down to favoritism when debuting here in a sprint Dec 14, she finished third following a less than perfect beginning. Claimed that day for $40K by veteran Mitch Friedman, he brings her back quickly, moves her up in class, and stretches her out in distance.
4th pick: #7 (Play Me a Memory) (8-5) - The morning line favorite, lightly raced filly is the main speed in today's opener. Competitive in all three starts, home bred stretches out in distance after finishing a pace-setting second here at this level going 6-furlongs Nov 25. An obvious contender at a very short price.