Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (LOTTIE) (8-5) - Home bred by 'Arch' ships from Kentucky where she rallied from far back to finish 3rd of 12, beaten a 'head' at Keeneland Oct. 8th. Filly has worked twice since arriving in California, and she draws a much better post than in her first appearance.
2nd pick: #2 (Nodiac) (7-2) - Irish import finished an even 3rd when debuting in late July at Galway. On the sidelines since, her new trainer (Phil D'Amato) has worked her a half-dozen times, adds Lasix, and Bejarano is aboard.
3rd pick: #9 (Amber Louise) (20-1) - She's drawn tough posts in both attempts. To her credit, filly has raced evenly in each. It's Nicolas off and Marty Pedroza on. Think she'll be competitive at a big price.
4th pick: #7 (Shakti) (15-1) - Grey filly tired badly in her grass debut Oct. 17th at Santa Anita. She had run much better in her previous pair at this trip on the dirt. Another who may be competitive at long odds.
5th pick: #11 (Aguacate) (6-1) - Her post hurts her chances, but she's finished 2nd in both starts at this level and distance. Can factor if able to avoid a wide journey.