Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (BRAGGING RIGHTS) (4-1) - Filly tired after setting a pressured pace when sent hard from the rail here at this distance for a $30K tag Dec. 29. Only her second start it was her first since Oct. 19 when she was claimed by John Sadler for $50,000. Her early speed can lead to a wire-to-wire score.
2nd pick: #2 (Magnificent Q T ) (9-2) - Debuting filly has a steady stream of local works on view for trainer Jim Cassidy (15% first out). Home bred breaks just off the rail and has the very selective Victor Espinoza aboard.
3rd pick: #11 (Cinnamon Twist) (7-2) - $200,000 purchase ships back from Golden Gate Fields where he tired while wide going a mile on the Tapeta surface Jan. 8. He's dropped into a $20K claimer, is back on conventional dirt, and is shortening up in distance. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #8 (Rossmoor Way) (20-1) - Longshot is not a win candidate, but he's shown enough ability several times to maybe get a minor award at a very big price.