Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (EIGHT OAKS) (4-1) - Lightly raced 4yo finished second here at this level going 6.5 furlongs in the mud Nov. 1. It was her best since returning from a long layoff in early July and this speed/stalker gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Red Hot Dame) (7-2) - Home bred ships from Laurel where she missed by a 'neck' at this tag and trip Nov. 1. It was her first start following three months on the sidelines and her first ever at a $16K price tag. Trainer Mike Trombetta has Jose Ortiz aboard and this filly is a major player.
3rd pick: #1 (Appletini) (3-1) - Speedy and lightly raced daughter of 'Maclean's Music' set a quick pace and held to check in second at this tag and trip Oct. 11 at Belmont. Claimed that day by Linda Rice, a 26% winning angle, she has the rail and should be involved every step.