Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MIDNIGHT ROSE) (3-1) - Florida bred has gone 4-2-2-0 sprinting on the dirt and is 3-1-2-0 locally. Stalker has the rail, a sharp recent work, and should receive a fast and/or contested pace to rally into.
2nd pick: #7 (Crumb Bun) (6-1) - Busy filly has been much improved in her last three starts. Another who likes to stalk and pounce, she broke her maiden by 8 lengths going 5.5 furlongs for a $50K tag Oct. 19. In her follow up Nov. 10, she tired to finish a respectable fourth of 8 in a $75,000 stakes for fellow Florida breds. Think she's a danger in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Celebrateme) (12-1) - Lightly-raced home bred has early speed and is facing winners for the first time. A 2 length maiden winner for a $50K tag Nov. 15, it was only her second starts and first since June 23. Filly worked fast at Palm Meadows Dec, 7 and may be competitive at a big price.