Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (MISCHIEVOUS SONG) (5-2) - Filly moves up in class following a Jerry Hollendorfer claim ( a 21% winning angle). She was involved every step when finishing second for a $40K tag when debuting going 6 furlongs at Santa Anita Oct. 21. Working well above average since then, it's noted that the very selective Mike Smith is aboard.
2nd pick: #4 (Highland Lass) (6-1) - One of four fillies making their debuts, daughter of 'Quality Road' has been in steady training here since late August. Capable first out barn of John Sadler (19%) looks like he may have her ready today.
3rd pick: #5 (Hottalabamba) (2-1) - Trainer Bob Baffert had one horse run here on opening day and that first-time starter was an impressive winner. This $425,000 purchase fits that same set up and she worked a near bullet half-mile Nov. 21 at Santa Anita.
4th pick: #6 (Bella Be Ready) (8-1) - $155K purchase raced both wide and evenly when debuting at this level going 6.5 furlongs at Del Mar Nov. 12. She's brought back quickly by trainer Steve Miyadi (14% second time out).