Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (SAPODILLA) (7-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, lightly raced filly drops a bit for her first since Dec. 18. Last out at Los Alamitos, she set a quick and pressured pace before weakening to finish a distant second. Working steadily, she has the rail and will be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #7 (Paradise) (9-2) - Another that's lightly-raced, she has a bit of speed and is brought back in three weeks for her second of almost a nine week break. Away slowly last out wit apprentice Fuentes aboard, trainer Mike Harrington has Edwin Maldonado signed on. Look for a competitive effort today.
3rd pick: #4 (Anita G) (5-2) - The field's only first-time starter, she's working steadily and is bred for early speed. From a capable barn (Molly Pearson) and this 4-year-old Arizona bred need not be much to factor against this group.
4th pick: #5 (Canned Heat) (6-1) - Blinkers go on and she takes a big drop in class. Away slowly when debuting Dec. 9 at Los Alamitos, she tired after rushing up. Working fast since, mare may grab a share at a square price.