Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (RARE ROSE) (5-2) - Filly ships from Finger Lakes where she disappointed as the heavy favorite going a mile Nov. 2nd. It was her first start in seven weeks, and she breezed a bullet half-mile there Nov. 19th before shipping back to Belmont. Trainer Jeremiah Englehart drops her in class, shortens her up in distance, and has Jose Ortiz aboard.
2nd pick: #6 (Rosa Dorata) (4-1) - She was never involved when debuting at this trip for a $40K tag Oct. 28th at Belmont Park. Filly had a tough inside post in a large field (11), and that can intimidate even seasoned runners. She's worked fast three times since, drops a bit, and moves of the inside. From a top barn (Rudy Rodriguez) and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Spirit Lets Hearit) (5-1) - Debuting filly sold for $115,000 and runs first out for a $25K claiming price. Her works are on the slow side, but she's from a capable barn (Gary Gullo), and may factor if ready.