Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (MRS RAMONA G.) (9-2) - A very lightly raced 4yo, she's won four of six on the grass with all of those coming against 'open' company. She has a speed/stalking style and won here going a mile Jan. 1 facing optional-$75,000 claimers/c-N foes. She still has room for upside and I like her chances.
2nd pick: #10 (Southern Sis) (6-1) - This mare has been freshened up since winning a $125K sprint stakes Nov. 20 at the annual Ocala Sales event. She's gone 9-3-3-0 on the grass, has a speed/stalking style, and trainer Mark Casse has Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard.
3rd pick: #2 (Picara) (5-1) - She's one of three entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and they all race as separate betting interests. This speedy 4yo has won two in a row, the latest coming in a $75K stakes at Gulfstream Park West Nov. 10. Pletcher has her working steadily at the Palm Beach Downs Center and he has John Velazquez aboard.
4th pick: #4 (Warranty) (10-1) - A strong finisher in a race with a lot of speed/stalkers, this consistent mare is a late threat if able to avoid any traffic issues while racing far back in the early stages against big field.