Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (DRINKS ON MAGGIE) (3-1) - Filly showed sharp early speed before tiring facing tougher at this distance Nov 26. Trainer Michelle Nihei drops her into a claimer for the first time and that'a a 33% winning move (4-for-12) for the barn.
2nd pick: #9 (Make Me Proud) (7-2) - She tired going a mile just above this tag Nov. 24 in what was her first on the grass. By far a career best, trainer Dave Fawkes shortens her up and has leading rider Luis Saez aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #3 (Duquesta de Alba) (7-2) - Debuting filly is from a capable barn (Tony Sano) and he's had her in steady training since late October. Home bred breezed a sharp local half-mile Nov. 11 and need not be anything special to factor first out against this group.
4th pick: #6 (It's About Me) (10-1) - She's shortening up in distance after tiring going a mile Nov. 24. Filly had a wide trip from an outside post that day and may grab a share at a square price as she cuts back to a sprint.