Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (RICHIE'S SISTER) (3-1) - Speedy and lightly raced 6yo mare has been freshened up since finishing second for an $8K tag at the Meadowlands Oct. 12. She has a fine local record 7-3-1-1 and is 12-5-3-1 overall at this trip. I give her a very small edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Sweet Yare N Dira) (5-2) - Very competitive mare finished 2nd here at this level and distance Dec. 6. Claimed that day by Saffie Joseph Jr, he's won with 28 of 70 off the claim since Jan. 1 of 2019 and is 12 for 47 (26%) overall at this meet. A strong win candidate and I could have easily made her the top selection.
3rd pick: #5 (Vilaro) (6-1) - Old timer was only a 1/2 length in back of 'Sweet Yare N Dira' last out at this level in her third back following a 4.5 month layoff. She runs fresh off a Bob Dibona claim and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Lady Grace) (9-2) - A $300K daughter of 'Kantharos', she's been on the sidelines for the past 7 months. She's been in 3 of 5 grass sprints and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. A threat if ready.