Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (CHATEAU LAFITE) (7-2) - One of two entered by trainer Linda Rice and the pair race uncoupled. Filly cost $200,000 and is dropping in class for her first since July 4. Daughter of 'Dunkirk' has the rail and meets a weak field. It's a plus that Jose Ortiz is back aboard.
2nd pick: #9 (Celtic Serenade) (5-2) - $50K purchase has finished fourth in two straight facing tougher on the grass. She's dropping to a new low and should be a strong factor at this reduced level on the dirt.
3rd pick: #4 (Pure Gemmz) (5-1) - Home bred races first off a private trainer switch to Ray Handal. Four-year-old has been competitive in her last pair when on the dirt facing tougher. She has more early speed than most and is a threat at a square price.
4th pick: #8 (Button Pusher) (6-1) - Filly is dropping in class and stretches out in distance in her second start back following an eight month layoff. She raced both wide and evenly sprinting here in her return Dec. 14 and may grab a share in this spot.