Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SISTER ASHLEE) (5-2) - Remington Park shipper raced evenly there facing much tougher when debuting Dec. 2. Contest was dominated by the top two finishers and this home bred by 'Afleet Alex' takes a big drop for a winning barn (Bret Calhoun) Trainer is 12-for-44 (27%) at this meet and has won with 6-of-18 maidens (33%) taking this particular drop in class.
2nd pick: #6 (Behold the Queen) (7-2) - Freshened up since Late October she's another taking a big drop. Kentucky invader showed good early speed before tiring Oct. 23 at Keeneland for a $30K claiming price. Working well locally, she's from a capable trainer (Henry Johnson Jr.).
3rd pick: #3 (Witt's Town) (5-1) - Lightly-raced filly stretches out a furlong after rallying to finish second here at this level going 6.5 furlongs Dec. 20. Only her second career start, it was her first since debuting Sept. 30 at Retama Park.
4th pick: #1 (Hip to My Heart) (10-1) - Longshot has been freshened up for just under two months. Grey filly has raced evenly in most of her starts and today's ground saving inside post can lead to a competitive effort at a big price.