Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (BELLA JOY) (3-1) - Filly has won two of her last three including an easy score here at the previous allowance condition for fellow New York breds. Stalker earned a solid figure in that score and has worked three times since. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (J C's Shooting Star) (6-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, she's moving back in with state breds after tiring in the Comely Stakes (G3) Nov 28. Strong finisher won a $200K stakes at Saratoga in late August and is an obvious win candidate at a short price.
3rd pick: #5 (Lutheran Miss) (8-1) - The probable front runner, mare has been on the sidelines since May 22. Speedy 5-year-old has a fine record on this inner surface 3-2-1-0 and she's proven tough to get by when allowed to get an uncontested lead.