Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (TOMORRA) (4-1) - She rallied to miss by 3.5 lengths debuting here at this level and distance Dec. 7. Daughter of 'Lemon Drop Kid' had a tough post (11 of 12) and was bumped at the break before making up good ground while wide. She draws much better here, receives a rider upgrade to Irad Ortiz, Jr., and I give her a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Duchess of Sussex) (9-2) - A $275,000 daughter of 'Palice Malice,' she set a brisk pace before weakening to check in 3rd debuting at this trip Dec. 14 at Tampa Bay Downs. Trainer Graham Motion, 19% second time out, has worked her twice since, and has Luis Saez aboard.
3rd pick: #5 (Philly Special) (8-1) - Longshot showed nothing when debuting here in a five-furlong dirt sprint that was taken 'off the turf' Dec. 22. A $300,000 filly by 'Blame,' trainer Todd Pletcher (22% second time out) stretches her out in distance and has her performing on the grass. The presence of Javier Castellano is noted.
4th pick: #7 (Unforeseen) (5-1) - Competitive in both starts on the grass, this no speed type needs to a bit better in the final furlong. A fast and/or contested pace would help her chances out.