Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BIOTERP) (5-2) - Home bred filly chased while wide and finished 2nd of 10, beaten by two lengths tracing here at this tag going seven furlongs on a muddy track Dec. 27th. It was her first race in nine weeks, her connections shorten her up a furlong, and she's breaking from the rail. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Do What I Say) (7-2) - One of two fillies making their debuts. She's been in steady training since mid-October and worked a bullet half-mile here from the gate Dec. 27th. In a good barn (Mike Trombetta) and a win candidate in her initial public appearance.
3rd pick: #2 (Dolled Up) (4-1) - She ships from Philly Park where she chased while wide and held down the place spot when debuting for a $25K tag Dec. 20th. Home bred took some betting action that afternoon and should factor despite moving up in class.
4th pick: #7 (Sophiatown) (5-1) - Filly finished a pace-setting 2nd here when debuting at this distance for a $25K tag Nov. 15th. Given almost seven weeks off, she raced wide and evenly facing tougher special weights Jan. 1st. Trainer Ken Cox brings her back quickly, drops her back down, and has Trevor McCarthy aboard.