Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (LATENT PRINCESS) (7-2) - Filly has finished second in two straight here at this level and distance. Stalker missed by a 'neck' Dec 18, then was beaten a length Jan 14. The main speed types are inside of her and that should lead to a good trip for her style.
2nd pick: #5 (Smooth Caramel) (9-2) - Consistent sort has exchanged decisions with 'Latent Princess' in her last pair. Racing off a seven week break Dec 18, she was four lengths in back of that rival but was bumped at the break. Last out Jan 14, she was involved from start-to-finish and was almost a length if front of her. A career best overall and a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Tarty to the Party) (6-1) - Veteran mare made her local debut in the same Jan 14 as both 'Latent Princess' and 'Smooth Caramel.' She broke from the rail and was shuffled back early on. 7-year-old rallied late to finish foruth, just behind that pair. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Mercer Mill Mae) (8-1) - Speed/stalker raced both wide and evenly in the same Dec 14 contest as the top three selections. In was her first start in 3 1/2 months and she's worked fast since. Price play.