Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (Entry of 1-ACORN STREET &1a-Soldier's Pride) (2-1) - This pair of maidens has different trainers but are coupled in wagering due to common ownership. 'Acorn Street' has been competitive in both grass starts facing tougher and has good early speed. 'Soldier's Pride' rallied to finish fourth at Belmont Oct. 5 and was 3 lengths in back of 'Acorn Street' that afternoon. She worked fast Nov. 10 and completes a strong entry.
2nd pick: #9 (Kickin Kimberly) (8-1) - Filly ships back from Laurel where she finished second going a mile at this level in a contest that was taken 'off the turf'. Speed/stalker fits, is from a hot barn (Rudy Rodriguez), and Irad Ortiz Jr. is aboard.
3rd pick: #2 (Momenta Kat) (6-1) - Grey filly was forced extremely wide when beaten 2 lengths facing tougher on the Belmont grass Oct. 27. She has a ground saving post and can factor at a square price with a trouble free trip.
4th pick: #10 (Bird Key) (6-1) - She had problems in the same Oct. 27 contest as 'Momenta Cat' and was about 3 lengths in back of that filly. Well backed in her last pair and it's a big plus that Javier Castellano stays loyal to her.