Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ROCA ROJO) (7-2) - Lightly raced Irish import is one of three entered by trainer Chad Brown, who finished 1st and 2nd in yesterday's Hollywood Derby (G1). This talented 4yo has won three of four this year since coming to No. America. Strong finisher gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Zindaya) (3-1) - The most accomplished of the Brown trio, she's spent her entire career on the grass and has gone 15-6-4-3. Stalker is a stakes winner many times over and won the G2 Goldikova at Santa Anita at this distance in her West Coast debut Nov. 6th. An obvious contender.
3rd pick: #6 (Mexican Gold) (8-1) - The third member of the Brown trio, she kept top company in France dueling her 3yo season in 2015. 4yo finished 3rd, 3.5 lengths in back of "Boca Rojo' last out at Belmont, but had a troubled break and a very wide trip.
4th pick: #11 (Time and Motion) (5-1) - Hard hitter has improved tremendously over her 2yo season in 2015. Daughter of 'Tapit' has gone 6-5-1-0 this year, all on the grass. She won the rich and prestigious QEIII Cup (G1) at Keeneland last out, but must overcome a tough outside post today.