Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MARGARET REAY) (5-2) - Filly may have been best racing at Del Mar Nov 26. She raced wide from start-to-finish and held gamely to finish third of 12, beaten just over a length. Zayat home bred had the 12 post that afternoon and is moving to the rail. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (La Boheme) (2-1) - Lightly-raced German bred was competitive in all three starts last spring racing in England. By a top European stallion 'Montjeu,' she makes her North American debut and does so for Hall of Famer Rick Mandella. Working fast and Lasix is added. Dangerous foe.
3rd pick: #4 (Lookinforadanger) (10-1) - Lightly-raced and speedy, home bred has been on the sidelines since Nov 5. She's working steadily off a private trainer change and her early speed must be respected.
4th pick: #8 (Boat Drinks) (4-1) - Even-paced type has gone 6-0-3-3 racing on the grass. Four-year-old finished third Oct 18 on this course and she was only a length behind 'Margaret Reay.' Fits, but needs to do better during the stretch run.