Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (CORRECT ANSWER) (7-2) - Grey filly has been freshened up since tiring when debuting for a $16K tag facing 'open' company in an Ellis Park sprint July 5. Well backed that afternoon, juvenile has been given plenty of time to grow and mature for Tom Amoss 25% second time out. In with fellow state breds, I like her chances.
2nd pick: #6 (Starbuck Luck) (3-1) - She has good early speed and ships back from the Fair Grounds where she tired late to finish third at this level going 5.5 furlongs Dec. 1. Daughter of 'Twirling Candy' had missed by a 'head' here in her previous start and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Southern Galaxy) (6-1) - Filly is the most experienced of this group and is dropping down to a new low for this attempt. Competitive here facing a bit tougher Nov. 2 she was never involved in her follow up Nov. 30 when in against special weights. She's back in with state breds after six straight against 'open' company and is a threat at a big price.