Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (RECESS) (7-2) - On the sidelines since Oct. 18, she rallied to finish 2nd that afternoon going 8.5 furlongs at Belmont at this level in her first facing winners. New York bred is from the Pletcher barn and he's been on a positive roll here 36-11-6-3. I give this $120K purchase a slight edhe.
2nd pick: #7 (Pioneer of New York) (8-1) - A daughter of 'Pioneer of the Nile', she's been idle for the past 3.5 months. Another New York bred, she's dropping down and has good positional speed which should have her involved from gate-to-wire. 4yo is a threat if ready.
3rd pick: #9 (Barbadolla) (3-1) - Filly is one of two entered by Mike Maker and the pair race uncoupled. A maiden winner here Dec. 6 going 8.5 furlongs for a $35K tag it was her first following a claim. 4yo by 'Street Boss' has worked fast since and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Comic Kitten) (5-2) - The second of the Mike Maker trained fillies, no-speed type is dropping into a claimer for the first time while cutting back in distance. Competitive facing tougher going longer in the past, this home bred by 'Kitten's Joy' would benefit from a fast and/or contested pace.