Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (SCIENCE FICTION) (2-1) - This speedy mare has won two in a row at this meet in gate-to-wire style. Latest score was at 6 furlongs for a $40K tag Jan. 10 and it earned her a career-best figure. She has the rail, the best early speed, and is nicely spotted in this starter-allowance ($50K level)
2nd pick: #6 (Questeq) (9-2) - She moves up in class after a good looking win here going 6 furlongs for a $25K tag Jan. 18. A 5yo mare, her stalking style fits the race and think she's a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #5 (Sweet August Lady) (3-1) - This former turf performer moved to the dirt and dropped in class here Jan. 6. The changes played off as she won by 6 lengths on a muddy surface at this distance racing for a $25,000 claiming price. Shes breezed three times since, and trainer Chad Brown has leading rider Manny Franco back on the re-ride.
4th pick: #7 (Mo Flash) (5-1) - She won two in a row here during November but ran poorly when moved up to this level Dec. 20. Freshened up since speed/stalker is capable of factoring with her best.