Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (FOR KICKS) (8-5) - This stretch runner drops to a new low after finishing a troubled 4th here for a $35K tag Jan. 11. She's back on a quick turnaround, runs today for a $20,000 claiming price, and John Velazquez stays aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Blessthe Rains) (9-2) - She rallied to finish 4th here at this level going 7.5 furlongs Dec. 20. Daughter of 'Animal Kingdom' moves from the 12-post to the rail, travels an additional furlong, and she gets a rider upgrade today to Julien Leparoux.
3rd pick: #5 (Regal Romance) (4-1) - Florida bred has been out of action since Sept. 30 of 2017. She has early speed, is working fast, and Luis Saez takes the mount. This filly is on the grass for the first time, but her ability to break sharply will have her in this a long ways.
4th pick: #4 (Yes its Factual) (20-1) - This older mare is racing third back from a long layoff (10.5 months). She has races in her past that make her a threat, but she needs to start recovering her old form.