Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (BOOM BOOM BOOM) (6-1) - Price play is improving and this $310,000 purchase is in a very good and patient turf barn (Jim Toner). She tired late after battling for the lead last out and she has a solid shot with Javier Castellano staying aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Competitivebalance) (2-1) - The probable favorite, she set the pace and held gamely to miss by just under a length debuting here at this level Jan. 7. Given almost 7 week of rest by Chad Brown (27% second time out), filly is working steadily, has the rail, and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Misericordia) (9-2) - Barn (Alan Goldberg) won a pair on yesterday;s card and he Luis Seaz on both. This English import is working fast for her first since Sep 29 and she's a serious player if ready.
4th pick: #9 (Asticou Trail) (10-1) - Away since June 10, she's working steadily and has Irad Ortiz Jr aboard. Her outside post along with the long absence may limit her to a minor award if read.