Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (MENDED) (9-2) - Speedy mare has won 13 of 27 overall and is 5 for 11 on conventional dirt. She just missed (a 'head') here in the G2 La Canada stakes Jan 13 and she'll be tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #7 (Bishop's Pond) (5-1) - Eastern invader was a 5 1/2 length winner of a $100,000 stakes going a one-turn mile Jan 8 at Laurel. Very lightly raced over the past two years, she's from a top barn (Jay Servis) and he has big money specialist Victor Espinoza aboard.
3rd pick: #9 (Mopotism) (7-2) - Stretch runner defeated 'Mended' by a 'head' here in the La Canada (G2) going a mile Jan 13. In her follow up Feb 10, 4yo finished a distant 2nd to the very talented 'Unique Bella' in the G2 Santa Maria stakes. The longer distance is a plus and daughter of Uncle Mo' is a win candidate.
4th pick: #1 (La Force) (6-1) - She finished a career best 3rd when right behind both 'Mopotism' and 'Mended' in the G2 La canada Jan 13. Stalker won facing weaker next out (Feb 16), has the rail, and Mike Smith sticks with her. Rare German bred must be left in the mix.