Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (A THOUSAND REASONS) - This filly is facing winners for the first time after a wire-to-wire maiden score here at this distance Jan. 4.It earned her the highest last out figure on any entered and she's worked very fast twice at the Fair Grounds for this attempt.
2nd pick: #6 (Ta) - She's been competitive in four of five starts and had a solid excuse in her only poor effort to date. Florida bred just missed here ( a 1/2 length) at this level and distance Jan 11 and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Lady Diamondback) - Longshot won her debut here at this distance for a $10,000 price tag Nov. 29. She was claimed that day by Bev Burress and the trainer has been on a hot streak here of late. The filly is training fast and may impact at a big price.
4th pick: #4 (Distinct Flirt) - She regressed here last out when beaten almost 12 lengths as the heavy favorite going 7 furlongs. She's back at 5 furlongs, leading rider Tim Thornton stays aboard, and this $36,000 purchase should factor.