Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (HOPONTHEBUSGUS) (4-1) - One of two entered by Rudy Rodriguez and the pair race uncoupled. Freshened up since Oct. 27, filly broke her maiden that day at Belmont Park. Working steadily locally, her trainer is having an outstanding meet, 17-for-50 (34%). She gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Tiz Rae Anna) (3-1) - She recovered following a poor start to finish a closeup third when facing a bit tougher Nov. 23. Stalker is nicely spitted and Jose Ortiz is aboard since Javier Castellano is at Gulfstream Park.
3rd pick: #1 (Summer of Joy) (7-2) - The second of the Rodriguez pair, she's ben freshened up since her maiden win Nov. 17. Speedy sort is working steadily, has the rail, and must be left in the small win mix.