Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (LIRICA HEAT) (15-1) - Long shot is racing second back from a 4 1/2 month layoff. Mare raced evenly both males and 'open' company in here return here at this distance Jan 22. Trainer Barry Abrams brings her back quickly, has her in with her own sex, and back in with fellow Calif. breds. Has a big shot at a big price.
2nd pick: #1 (Out Ofthe Ordinary) (5-2) - Speedy and lightly-raced, filly is shortening up in distance following a pace-setting second place finish here at this level going a mile Dec 31. Working fast since, 4-year-old has been competitive on this tricky 'down the hill' distance in the past.
3rd pick: #6 (Madame Mousse) (7-2) - She's one of several racing on the grass for the first time. She chased a quick pace before weakening to finish fourth here at this level going 6-furlongs on the dirt Jan 10. Bred for the turf, she's worked fast since, and Bejarano stays aboard.
4th pick: #5 (Heres Geegees Girl) (3-1) - Home bred rallied to finish second on the dirt Jan 10. Four-year-old was a 1/2 length in front of 'Madame Mousse' that day in a solid debut. Another bred for grass success and she must be left in the mix.