Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (PUNKY B) (5-2) - Filly enters off a solid effort here at this tag & trip Dec 17. Racing second back from a 80 day freshening, she set a pressure pace, drew clear turning for home, then was caught by a length in the final 100 yards. She's worked very fast since and hails from the high-percentage barn of Tom Amoss. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Great Northern) (5-1) - Filly tired after flashing early speed facing tougher when debuting here Dec 12. From a capable barn of Danny Pish, has won with 8 of 40 maidens (20%) when making their second starts.
3rd pick: #7 (Brypooter) (10-1) - Long shot tired late here in the mud racing at this level and distance Dec 22. It was her best since last June at Lone Star Park and she can factor at a big price.
4th pick: #9 (Closing Sweep) (4-1) - Stretch runner rallied to finish second here at this tag and trip Dec 22. Has a shot if the pace is fast and/or contested.