Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CURLINA CURLINA) (3-1) - Longtime maiden enters off a god second place finish at Los Alamitos racing at this level and distance Dec. 9. The winner that day finished second facing tougher here in her follow up and this 5-year-old by 'Curlin' may never find an easier spot.
2nd pick: #3 (Hope She Will) (4-1) - Filly raced evenly after a trouble break at Del Mar Nov. 19 racing at this price tag and distance. No-speed type has a fine series of works showing leading up to this and is a stretch threat.
3rd pick: #7 (Dadlani) (2-1) - Lightly-raced mare is listed as the morning line favorite. She rallied to finish second in her debut at Los Alamitos Sept. 24 and was 4 lengths in front of 'Curlina Curlina' at the wire. However, she tired badly following a slow start here Oct. 15 and was beaten 6 lengths by that rival. Working fine and a serious factor in this poor field.