Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (GIO'S LADY) (3-1) - Filly is cutting back in distance, and one run type breaks from the rail. Competitive in her last pair at this tag going a mile, she meets a weak looking group, and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Pomp and Party) (2-1) - One of two making their debuts, she's from a good barn (Phil D'Amato) and has some sharp works showing. Home bred worked a bullet half-mile from the gate on the local training track Jan. 8 and is a win candidate in this soft spot.
3rd pick: #3 (Dahlia Azul) (5-2) - Grey filly was rather keyed up before her debut at Los Alamitos Dec. 18. She was never involved after breaking slowly and is taking a big drop for this attempt. It's a plus that Talamo stays aboard.