Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (POUNDS TO PENNIES) (3-1) - She's finished 2nd in three straight at this level, the latest coming at Aqueduct Nov. 16 going 8.5 furlongs. Stretch runner has the rail, Irad Ortiz, Jr. is aboard, and she gets a slight edge. It would be a prudent idea to box your exactas in this contest.
2nd pick: #7 (Battle Flag) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Chad Brown, and the pair race uncoupled. Kentucky bred daughter of 'Ward Front' makes her No. American debut following three starts during 2017 in France. Competitive in two of those, she's been on the sidelines since March. Brown wins at a 28% rate with European imports and at 27% clip of of long layoffs. Filly has both Lasix added and John Velazquez aboard for her come-backer.
3rd pick: #2 (Competitivebalance) (7-2) - The second of the Chad Brown trained fillies, debuting daughter of 'Into Mischief' is working steadily at Payson Park. Brown wins at a 20% rate first out and is 31 for 102 (30%) over the past year when riding Jose Ortiz.
4th pick: #5 (Money Factor) (8-1) - Stalker has been competitive in two of three since switching to the turf. She fits with her best and has a recency edge on the top three selections.