Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (TAKE A LEAP) (5-2) - A lightly raced 4yo by 'The Factor,' she's dropping in class after finishing 5th of seven, beaten by four lengths here facing tougher Jan. 4. Stalking type draws a tough outside post, but she has enough tactical speed to not be wide into the first turn.
2nd pick: #7 (Conformation) (10-1) - Longshot drops down following an even effort here facing tougher Oct. 12. It was her first facing winners, and this filly has been in steady training for her return. Stretch runner can factor at a big price if ready off the 3.5-month vacation.
3rd pick: #4 (Bunny Yogurt) (6-1) - This daughter of 'Scat Daddy' races first off a rare, Gary Sherlock claim. She missed by a 'neck' on the dirt here for a $16K tag the day she changed barns (Jan. 1) and had checked in an even 4th Nov. 11 at Del Mar on the grass at this level and distance.
4th pick: #6 (Don't Pass) (15-1) - Longshot has some early speed and is stretching out around two turns for the first time. There's not a lot of other pace types signed on, and she's dangerous at a big price if left alone on the lead in the first half-mile.