Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SMILE BIG) (2-1) - One of two entered by trainer Chad Brown and they give him a strong hand in this maiden contest. Filly by the speedy 'Big Drama' has been freshened up since missing by a 'neck' here at this level and distance Dec 11. Working fast for this and Irad Ortiz Jr. stays aboard.
2nd pick: #4 (Clair de Lune) (7-2) - The second of the Brown fillies, she showed good early speed before tiring in a sprint when debuting here Dec 27. $230,000 daughter of 'Malibu Moon' is working very fast and is stretching out to a mile. Brown wins at a 27% rate second-time out and at a 32% clip on the stretch out angle. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Thundering Sky) (3-1) - She's finished second in both starts at this level. That pair is sandwiched around a distant third place finish in a $100K stakes at Laurel. In shape, working above average, and she's an alternative if you don't like the Brown trained fillies.
4th pick: #3 (Wembley) (8-1) - Longshot tired after a stumbling start in the same Dec 11 as 'Smile Big'. Godolphin home bred by 'Bernardini' has some speed and is bred to be a better horse than she's proven to be so far. May grab a share at a big price.