Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (EMBOLDENED) (5-2) - One of five in this seven horse field making their debuts, this Godolphin home bred has some impressive local works showing for trainer Bob Bafert (30% first out). Filly by 'Elusive Quality' drilled a bullet 5 furlongs from the gate Jan 1 and looks set to win if that's repeatable.
2nd pick: #7 (Hottalabama) (8-5) - Also from the Baffert barn, filly rallied to finish 2nd when debuting at Los Alamitos Dec 1. Purchased for $425,000 as a 2yo in training last May, she's an obvious win candidate and gives Baffert a very strong hand in this maiden contest.
3rd pick: #2 (Mojan) (8-1) - New York shipper runs first of a private trainer change to Rich Baltas (21% with new arrivals). She showed some early speed on the Aqueduct turf course Nov 12 and has some fine local works since arriving here.