Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (SUMMER OF JOY) (2-1) - Lightly-raced filly drops in class for her second back from a seven week freshening. She broke poorly here facing tougher Jan. 5 and gets a rider upgrade to leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. She has the rail and is spotted to win.
2nd pick: #4 (Rosa Dorata) (5-1) - An easy maiden winner here at this distance Dec. 29, she was claimed that afternoon by Tom Morley for $25,000. Clearly improving and she can factor in her first facing winners.
3rd pick: #7 (Havaniceweekend) (6-1) - Consistent sort broke her maiden Dec. 1, then rallied to check in a distant second at this level and distance Jan. 13. Stalker can be a big factor if able to avoid a wide trip on the turn.
4th pick: #2 (Stormy Princess) (5-2) - The field's only two time winner, she's been freshened up since Dec. 13. Stretch runner tries the NYRA circuit following wins at Delaware Park (Sept. 11) and Philly (Dec. 13). The figure earned last out makes her a threat if repeatable.