Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (MY SWEET BABOO) (5-2) - The filly is one of two entered by trainer Simon Callaghan. She's finished second in two straight going a mile at Del Mar and is stretching out an additional furlong for this attempt. The very selective Mike Smith is aboard for the first time so the barn likes this one's chances.
2nd pick: #4 (Hello Bubbles) (7-2) - $100K daughter of 'Munnings' rallied while wide to finish third only a 'neck' behind 'My Sweet Baboo' going a mile Dec 1 at Del Mar. Filly should like the extra furlong of today's contest and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Mercy Mercy) (10-1) - She raced wide while finishing 3.5 lengths in back of 'My Sweet Baboo' Nov. 10 at Del Mar. She's improved since switching to the turf, has a ground-saving post, and should be making up ground late.
4th pick: #6 (Fashion Island) (4-1) - Daughter of 'Medaglia d'Oro' sold for $245,000 this past April as a 2yo in training. She raced evenly when finishing almost 3 lengths behind 'My Sweet Baboo' and a 1/2 length in front of 'Mercy Mercy' when debuting Nov. 10 at Del Mar. She's worked five times since and must be left in the mix.