Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MARAKOVITS) (3-1) - Speedy sort has finished second in two straight here at this level and distance. Trainer Charlie Baker adds blinkers and filly breaks just off the rail. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Love Blues) (4-1) - One of three fillies that are making their debuts. Working well, on her AM tab are a pair of sharp half-mile gate breezes. In a capable first out barn (Dom Schettino 22%), she has the rail and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Itsgoodinthehood) (5-1) - Trainer Rudy Rodriguez is the leading trainer at the winter meet at 22 for 71 (31%). This grey filly is another making her first start. She's been training locally and Rodriguez wins at a 22% rate first out.
4th pick: #5 (Rock Garden) (7-2) - Competitive in her first three starts, filly has regressed a bit in her last pair. She has proven early speed and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. Must be left in the mix.