Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SMILE BIG ) (5-2) - One of two entered by leading trainer Rudy Rodriguez and the pair race uncoupled. This filly is racing first off a claim (38% for Rodriguez) and she was an easy winner here for a $40K tag Dec 9. Nicely spotted in this starter-allowance and she gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (Doukas) (3-1) - The second of the Rodriguez pair, veteran mare is the only multiple winner entered. She's won four times overall and was an easy gate-to-wire winner here for a $25,000 claiming price Dec 11. Win candidate, she completes a strong hand from the leading trainer at this inner dirt met.
3rd pick: #8 (Double Dose) (12-1) - Stalker is stretching out in distance for this attempt. In good form, she may grab a share but would need a career best to topple either of the Rodriguez pair.
4th pick: #3 (Quasney's Angel) (10-1) - Stretch-out sprinter is the main speed. Competitive in both starts, she's working fast for her first race in two months. Four-year-old will take them as far as she can.