Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (REMAGEN) (7-2) - One of several recent maiden winners, daughter of 'Flatter' rallied to score by a 'nose' going five furlongs here for a $5000 claiming price Jan 12. A career best overall, she's clearly improving and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Penporium) (4-1) - Lightly-raced filly defeated 'Remagen' by a 'neck' going 5.5-furlongs here for a $5,000 tag Dec 30. It was her Turf Paradise debut and speed/stalker should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #4 (Sicilysmostwanted) (15-1) - Long shot has had trouble at the break in all three local starts since coming back from almost an eight month layoff Dec 14. Mare was competitive several times at this level last winter/spring and can factor at a big price.
4th pick: #8 (Gracie Jean) (9-2) - Filly raced evenly after being bumped at the break here Jan 5. She had been competitive in four of five prior to that and must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #5 (Mutually Exclusive) (5-1) - Veteran mare shortens up after finishing a very distant second at this level going a mile here Jan 12. No-speed type is dangerous if a fast and/or contested pace were to develop.