Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (Entry of 1-PREYING MANTIS and 1a-POP SINGER) (7-2) - Pair of Broman home breds have different trainers but are coupled in wagering due to common ownership. 'Mantis' is the more proven of the two, but 'Singer' is well bred and showed good early speed when debuting Oct. 10 at Belmont.
2nd pick: #2 (Zeppole) (6-1) - Price play is making only her third start and first around two-turns. She tired to finish fourth after chasing the pace going seven furlongs at Belmont Oct. 21. Well backed that day, she has the rail for this attempt.
3rd pick: #5 (Votre Coeur) (3-1) - Well bred filly moves up in class while switching from grass to dirt. She's racing second of a Leah Gyarmati claim and second back from a five month layoff. $140K daughter of 'Flatter' finished third twice on this surface last winter and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Frosty Appeal) (5-1) - She's moving way up in class for this attempt. Filly missed by a 'head' here Nov. 10 facing $20K 'open' maidens going a one-turn mile. By far a career best, her early speed must be respected.