Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (THE GREAT JOHANNA) (2-1) - 'Johanna' has won two in a row, both here at today's mile distance. She broke her maiden Nov. 20 facing fellow state breds, then defeated 'open' $50K starter-allowance foes Dec. 5. Speed/stalker draws a fine outside post, is back in with New York breds, and I give her a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Paved With Gold) (5-2) - Home bred by 'Street Sense' is one of two 3yos taking on older rivals. She moves back to the dirt after finishing second here at this level going 8.5 furlongs on the grass Nov. 23. She has tactical speed, is from the Pletcher barn, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Am Impazible) (7-2) - Lightly raced grey filly is the other sophomore tackling older rivals. She was a good looking maiden winner here going 6.5 furlongs Nov. 29 and is bred to like today's longer trip. She has both potential and room for upside and must be left in the mix.