Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (MALIBU MISCHIEF) (3-1) - Filly was a gate-to-wire winner going 7 furlongs here on a sloppy surface Nov. 24 in her first back following a two month break. Claimed that day by Bob Falcone Jr for $20,000, he brings her back 5 weks later with a slight rise in price and he shortens her up a 1/2 furlong. give this 3yo a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Radiantrithym) (9-2) - Veteran mare rallied to finish a length behind 'Malibu Mischief' here Nov. 24 at 7 furlongs. Consistent sort has had a good year 10-4-2-1, draws a ground saving post, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Keep Your Distance) (5-1) - Mare was a winner here last out Dec,6 racing at this distance for a $10K tag. It was her third score in her last five starts and this 5yo runs today fresh off a claim by Gary Gullo, a 18% winning angle during 2018-19. A 14-time winner, she's won at this higher price tag in the past.
4th pick: #3 (Hoponthebusgus) (6-1) - All four of her career wins have come on the grass facing tougher. However, she's shown that she can be competitive on the dirt and this one run type is a late threat in this spot.