Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (HEAVEN'S PULPIT) (5-2) - Lightly-raced 4yo cuts back a furlong while dropping in class. Speedy filly set a quick pace and held well to finish second of nine, beaten just under 2 lengths in a $75K stakes for fellow Florida breds going 7 furlongs Nov. 10. She gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Ms Meshak) (3-1) - She rated, bid while wide, then weakened to check in 7 lengths behind 'Heaven's Pulpit' Nov. 10. However, it was her first start in two months and I like that they bring her back in 25 days for this attempt. Stretch runner has a ground-saving post and should receive a fast/and or contested pace to rally into.
3rd pick: #3 (Arcelor) (7-2) - Strong finisher ships from Kentucky where she missed by a 'nose' going 7 furlongs at Keeneland Oct. 7 facing $10,000 starter-allowance foes. She's won 2 of 4 here in the past, is 3-for-6 at his distance, and just like 'Ms. Meshak', she should get a favorable pace picture to close into.