Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (SHARP LACEY) (3-1) - On the sidelines since late summer, filly showed sharp early speed in a pair of grass sprints facing tougher before the seven month layoff. Working steadily, trainer Gary Contessa drops her into a claimer and stretches her out in distance. Home bred can win this if ready.
2nd pick: #6 (Hyde Park Express) (9-2) - Home bred is racing third back from a three month layoff, drops back down in class, and is switching back to the turf. When last on the grass, she finished a close up third here at this level and distance Nov. 24. A serious player in this spot.
3rd pick: #2 (Celtic Serenade) (4-1) - On the shelf since Jan 29, this 4-year-old is clearly a better horse when racing on the grass. The last time she was on the turf, filly finished a 'nose' in back of 'Hyde Park Express' here Nov. 24. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Freckle de Freck) (12-1) - Long time maiden was right behind both 'Hyde Park Express' and 'Celtic Serenade' the last time she raced on the grass. Even-paced type is capable of getting a piece of this at a big price.