Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SOUTH OF THE SHORE) (2-1) - Very lightly-raced filly by 'Union Rags' has finished second in both attempts. The latest came here on a sloppy surface at this trip Jan. 3 in a contest that was taken 'off the turf'. Stalker has worked three times since, draws a cozy post, and Javier Castellano is back on the re-ride for trainer Chad Brown.
2nd pick: #8 (Coach Rocks) (5-1) - Speed/stalker raced both wide and evenly here going 7 furlongs Jan. 27. She had finished second in three-of-four prior to that and trainer Dale Romans has leading rider Luis Saez aboard for the first time. The pair have won six races when teamed up here over the past three weeks.
3rd pick: #7 (Skeptic) (8-1) - $100K filly by 'Tiznow' has been idle since Nov. 25 when she finished second at this level and distance at Churchill Downs. Race had a talented group and this filly must be left in the mix.