Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (SOUL SEEKIN) (5-2) - Blinkers go on a filly who raced evenly when finishing 4th of 7, beaten 7 lengths when debuting at Remington Park Dec. 10 facing tougher. Home bred races off a private trainer change to Bev Burress ( a 20% angle) and she drops this 4yo into a claimer for her second attempt. I give her a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (Samurai's Prize) (7-2) - Speedy 4yo has been competitive in three straight here at this tag since coming off a 2.5-month layoff Dec. 8. She has a stalking gear and her outside post will her rider some early options.
3rd pick: #2 (Smoothoutthetrack) (4-1) - A 4yo home bred, she's rallied to finish 2nd in two straight here at this tag & distance. A fast and/or contested pace would help her chances out.
4th pick: #7 (Salesgirl) (12-1) - Longshot was beaten by a couple of today's rival last out but it was her first back following a pair of layoffs. Daughter of 'Lion Tamer' has a touch of speed and is making back-to-back starts in this spot.