Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (FAITHFULLY) (5-2) - $700,000 daughter of 'Smart Strike' raced evenly following a slow break when debuting here at this level going seven furlongs Jan 3. Bet down to favoritism that day, trainer Bob Baffert (19% second-time out) stretches her out in distance (20%). Can beat this solid group with an alert beginning.
2nd pick: #5 (Not Now Carolyn) (12-1) - Long shot has been sold privately since a troubled sprint at Los Alamitos. Daughter of 'Tapit' is working fast for her new trainer (Keith Desormeaux) and has a shot at a big price.
3rd pick: #7 (Garnet) (3-1) - Improving filly set a pressured pace and held to finish second of nine, beaten just over a length racing here at tis level and distance Jan 9. Another daughter of 'Smart Strike' she cost a whopping $1,250,000 last May as a 2-year-old in training. In the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Audacious Angel) (7) - She rallied to miss by a 'neck' racing here going seven furlongs Jan 3. A career best, it came fresh off a seven week break. Capable barn of Ed Truman has worked her twice and stretches her out. (18%).