Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MESSAGE) (4-1) - A $300,000 daughter of 'Warrior's Reward', she enters off a sharp maiden win at this distance June 22 at Santa Anita. Only her second start, it was her first since debuting here Sept. 2. From the Baffert barn, she earned a big figure last out, has worked fast twice here, and she gets top billing despite facing much tougher foes.
2nd pick: #2 (True Validity) (12-1) - Consistent sort has gone 7-3-3-1 dating back to early January. She fits at the level, is working steadily for her first since June 16, and she's two for two at this distance.
3rd pick: #10 (Madame Vestal) (10-1) - On the sidelines since Oct. 27, this daughter of 'Into Mischief' broke her maiden that afternoon going 5.5 furlongs at Santa Anita. The figure earned was high and this still promising 3yo is dangerous if ready.
4th pick: #11 (Rather Nosy) (6-1) - She's been competitive in seven of her eight starts and was a sharp gate-to-wire winner at this trip facing $50K starter-allowance foes June 16 at Santa Anita. Capable of stalking, she has a fine post and is a win candidate at a square price.
5th pick: #8 (Tapitha Bonita) (10-1) - Veteran rallied to finish second, almost 3 lengths in back of 'Rather Nosy' June 16 at Santa Anita. 4yo tries hard every time and is capable of getting a share at a big price.