Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (JOAN OF ARCH) (2-1) - The probable favorite, filly rallied to win an allowance here Dec. 9th on the grass facing males. Strong finisher has been freshened up since, and a repeat of the 'figure' earned last out wins this small stakes.
2nd pick: #4 (Malibu Cash) (6-1) - One of two entered by leading trainer Bob Diodoro, and the pair race uncoupled. She's not won in two starts on the grass, but they came at Santa Anita and Del Mar facing tougher. She has early speed and has won at this distance on the dirt.
3rd pick: #6 (Miss Subtle) (10-1) - The second of the Diodoro pair, she's still a maiden and is racing on the grass for the first time. She missed by a 'neck' here facing males going a mile on the dirt Dec. 30th. Must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #1 (Hawk Mom) (12-1) - Longshot is still a maiden, but has finished 2nd in four of five starts sprinting on the dirt. She has the rail and may grab a share at a big price if she can handle the grass.