Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (HURLEY) (6-1) - Price play moves back to the dirt after tiring at this level and distance on the Del Mar grass Nov. 10. She had a tough outside post that day, draws much better, and gets a rider upgrade to Giovanni Franco.
2nd pick: #6 (Samandah) (5-1) - Blinkers go on $110,000 daughter of 'Pioneer of the Nile'. Even-paced in her first pair, she improved last out on the grass and think she'll be competitive today at long odds.
3rd pick: #7 (Bev's Humor) (8-1) - Another who's adding blinkers, she's been on the sidelines since finishing 4th here in a sprint at this level Sept. 22. Daughter of 'Distorted Humor' is bred to like this longer distance and $210,000 purchase is another with a shot at a big price.
4th pick: #4 (Calf Moon Bay) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, she finished second at this level and distance Oct. 25 at Santa Anita. Working fast since and she gets a positive rider switch to Drayden Van Dyke. A contender, but no 'Lock' at a short price.