Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (FLASHY VAL) (5-2) - The probable favorite, filly missed by a 'neck' here at this tag and trip Jan. 6. It was a career best overall and came following a three month break. Speed/stalker breaks from the rail and will be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #5 (Street Smart) (6-1) - Mare has had a lot of chances but fits with these and has been working fast at Payson Park for this attempt. Well bred 5yo can factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #9 (Citrus Storm) (5-1) - Canadian bred tired when making her debut facing tougher here at this distance Jan. 4. Trainer John Mattine drops her in class, adds blinkers, and has Joel Rosario aboard.
4th pick: #7 (Megalin Candy) (6-1) - Speedy filly set a pressured pace before tiring late to finish fourth here Jan. 6. Only 1.5 lengths in back of 'Flashy Val' that day, it was her first start in just over 2.5 months.