Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE) (5-2) - She's been competitive in both sprints at this level, and trainer Bruce Levine will send her around two-turns for the first time. Repole Stable runner breaks just off the rail and meets a weak looking group.
2nd pick: #7 (Sweet Advance) (3-1) - From the Pletcher barn, she finished 3rd here at this level and distance Dec. 31st. Freshened up since, $300K daughter of 'War Front' has Irad Ortiz, Jr. back on the re-ride, and is a threat.
3rd pick: #6 (Nolo Contendre) (8-1) - Very lightly raced, $140K daughter of 'Scat Daddy' tired badly here in a sprint at this level Dec. 20th. It was her first since debuting in early July at Belmont where she finished 4th of eight in a talented field. Blinkers go on, and filly is stretching out in distance.
4th pick: #1 (Ranger's Express) (12-1) - Unraced since Dec. 31st, longshot raced evenly that day when finishing 4.5 back of 'Sweet Advance.' May grab a share at a big price from her inside post.
5th pick: #4 (Justenufflaughter) (30-1) - Another longshot, she has a bit of speed and was a 1/2 length in front of 'Ranger's Express' Dec. 31st. It's possible for this long-time maiden to get a share at a very big price.