Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (MERRILY MERRILY) (5-2) - Filly stretches out a bit after rallying to finish second at this level Dec 9 at Los Alamitos going 5.5-furlongs. She's worked twice since and lightly raced 4yo draws a god outside post. She gets a slightedge.
2nd pick: #1 (Bar Scene) (3-1) - Speedy home bred has been freshened up since missing by a 'head; when debuting at this level in a Del Mar sprint Nov 13. Bet down to 2- favoritism that afternoon, she's working fast and draws the rail, An obvious win threat.
3rd pick: #5 (Wanda's Touch) (7-2) - 4yo has improved her position in both starts during the stretch run. Daughter of the popular 'Square Eddie' checked in third Dec 9 while finishing almost two lengths in back of 'Merrily Merrily'. Well backed in both, se must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Cinzia) (8-1) - One of three making their debuts, daughter of turf specialist 'Artie Schiller' is working both steadily and above average for a solid first out bar (Jeff Bonde {22%}).