Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MERRILY MERRILY) (8-5) - Lightly-raced filly has been competitive in all three of her starts each at this level. She finished third last out and I don't believe she cared for the muddy track that afternoon. Home bred has worked three times since and all have been above average. The top selection.
2nd pick: #5 (Hawk's Journey) (7-2) - The field's most experienced maiden, she ships down from Golden Gate Fields where she checked in a troubled fourth Jan. 21. It was her first race in 5.5-months and 4-year-old probably needed the start. Contends today.
3rd pick: #3 (Cinzia) (8-1) - Longshot tired badly when debuting in the mud here Jan. 6. She was far back of 'Merrily Merrily' that day and and has worked three times since. Look for a much improved effort today on a fast strip.