Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SOLDAT THE TOP) (3-1) - $300,000 purchase tired when debuting here facing special weight foe going a mile on the grass Dec. 31. Trainer Chad Brown (30% second time out) drops her into a claimer and he's won with 9 of 20 (45%) making that move over the past 13 months.
2nd pick: #8 (Mahvelous Kitten) (5-2) - She stalked and finished evenly when beaten 3 lengths here Jan. 17 for a $50K claiming price. Trainer Mike Maker brings her back on short notice, drops her down, and Jose Ortiz is aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #5 (Thanks Mom) (9-2) - Florida bred has finished within close range in both starts since switching to the turf. One-run type draws a good post and must be left in the mix at a square price.
4th pick: #3 (Halos for Dude) (12-1) - Longshot rallied while wide to finish beaten just under 4 lengths here at this level Jan. 11. She may grab a share at a big price, but would really need to step it up for any shot at winning this.