Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (PAPRIKA) (7-2) - She raced evenly when finishing 5th of 8, beaten just over 4 lengths here at this level and distance Oct 13. It was her 2nd back from a 3.5 month layoff and she finished 2nd twice here during the spring at this same level. 3yo worked fast Oct 27 and looks set for a big effort.
2nd pick: #7 (Smoovie) (5-1) - One of two entered by trainer Doug O'Neill she has some early speed, is racing 2nd back off a 7 month layoff, and is on the grass for the first time. Bred for the surface and a contender today.
3rd pick: #2 (Smiling Annie) (9-2) - Bet down to 5-2 favoritism in a field of 11 when debuting in a grass sprint Aug 19 at Del Mar, she raced evenly after being bumped on the turn and forced wide. Trainer Mark Glatt (18% 2nd time out) worked her here five times during October and think she'll factor with a better journey.
4th pick: #6 (Zillinda) (8-1) - Even paced type is making start # 16 in search of her maiden win. 4yo is capable of getting a minor award but a win seems beyond her reach unless she steps it up considerably.
5th pick: #3 (South Boot Shirley) (6-1) - The 2nd of the pair from trainer Doug O'Neill is working fast for her first since May 28. She's finished 3rd in two straight going a mile on the turf and is shortening up while adding blinkers. She can grab a share if ready off a 5.5 month absence.