Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (KEEP BUSTIN) (3-1) - Mare was beaten a 'neck' here on a muddy surface racing at this level and distance Dec 31. She's been competitive in three of five starts since being claimed by trainer Gary Gullo for $12,5000 in late August. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Irish Whisper) (2-1) - Speedy 6-year-old was never involved last out in the same race as where 'Keep Bustin' just missed. I don't believe she cared for the muddy track that afternoon. She had won her previous start and was seven lengths better than that rival in that Dec 6 contest. She has the rail and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Saharan Serenade) (12-1) - Long shot did not break cleanly here Dec 20, but still rallied to finish fourth of seven, beaten just under three lengths. Stretch runner would love a fast and/or contested pace to develop.
4th pick: #8 (Touching My Toes) (4-1) - She's racing first off a claim by trainer Bob Barbara. Stretch runner raced both wide and evenly the day she changed barns. Consistent sort, mare was a classier runner a year ago but has slipped since then.