Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MISS ALIPHANT) (5-2) - I liked her last out on Feb. 7, but she had a very rough trip and tired turning for home. She had just missed here facing tougher Jan. 5 in her grass debut. Today she drops in class, has a good post, and leading jockey Luis Saez stays aboard.
2nd pick: #10 (Close the Deal) (3-1) - Speedy sort tired late after setting a pressured pace here for a $35K claiming price Jan. 25. Filly was only two lengths behind 'Miss Aliphant' in her previous start, and she's a threat in this spot.
3rd pick: #8 (Midnight Buffet) (9-2) - Lightly raced filly ran evenly here at this tag Jan. 21. Claimed that day by veteran 'Scooter' Dickey, he's worked her since, and daughter of 'Big Brown' has room for upside.
4th pick: #7 (Thanks Mom) (6-1) - Even paced filly finished 4th at this tag Jan. 31. She had a rough trip between horses most of the way and deserved a better fate. Much sharper in her previous pair, she must be left in the mix here.