Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (LA MADERA) (5-1) - Mare is racing third back from just under a four month break. She's raced evenly in return pair at this level and has a recency edge on some of the contenders. She gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Sherry Berry Wine) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, she finished a pace-setting second here at this level going a 1/6th shorter in the mud Dec. 31. Arkansas bred finished in front of 'La Madera' that evening and is a strong win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #1 (Tee Two) (7-2) - Away since August, she's been competitive many times and is 6-0-1-4 at this distance. One-run type has the rail and is a strong factor if ready. In fact, if not for her 5.5 month absence, I would have made her the top choice.
4th pick: #4 (Flashy Bandit) - Lightly-raced grey filly checked fifth of 10 going a mile here at this $10K claiming price Dec. 23. From a capable barn (Sarah Delaney), she had this filly breeze a sharp half-mile Jan. 18.