Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CIRCLE THE BASES) (9-2) - Daughter of 'Malibu Moon' has been freshened up since a troubled effort on the all weather surface at Woodbine Nov. 10. She ran well at Belmont in her grass debut Oct. 7 and has some changes today. She drops in class, stretches out in distance, and has leading rider Luis Saez aboard.
2nd pick: #6 (Unexpected Visit) (4-1) - She enters off a solid third place finish at this trip facing tougher Nov. 23 at Laurel. Home bred by 'Include' has a good late kick and ia a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Vibrant Spirit) (4-1) - Blinkers go on filly who missed by just under a length going a mile here at this $50K price tag Dec. 7. A career best, stalker is an obvious threat if that effort is repeatable.
4th pick: #9 (Baylor) (8-1) - State bred moves up in class following three straight solid efforts facing weaker since moving to the turf Sept. 3. She has more early speed than most so her outside post isn't a problem.
5th pick: #8 (Bodega Bay) (6-1) - Daughter of 'Bodemeister' is racing on the grass for the first time. She rallied to finish second at this $50K tag going 7 furlongs at Keeneland Nov. 17 and enters off a sharp 5 furlong grass drill Dec. 19. Must be left in the mix.