Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (SUNNYSAMMI) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, mare takes a big drop in class for her first since Nov. 3. Competitive in three straight on the NYRA circuit facing tougher, speed/stalker will be very tough on these with her normal effort.
2nd pick: #5 (Grace Appeal) (3-1) - Very quick from the gate, 3-year-old missed by just under a length racing at this level and distance Nov 3. It was her first back from a six month layoff and her sixth straight solid effort sprinting on the grass. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Celtic Moonlight) (8-1) - Competitive in five straight grass sprints, Florida bred has a stalking style and runs today off almost an 8 week break. Three-year-old is capable of impacting from close range at a square price.
4th pick: #1 (Touch of Quality) (15-1) - Longshot won here facing weaker at this trip Dec. 10 and earned a career best figure. She's 4-for-6 sprinting on the local turf, has the rail, and 3-year-old has a recency edge on several of today's foes. Can factor at a big price.