Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (MARINE LAYER) (5-2) - Unraced since early July, this $130,000 daughter of 'Into Mischief' finished second in a pair of dirt sprints at Delaware Park last summer. Heavily favored in each, she's working fast locally, is bred to handle both the grass and the longer distance, and I like her chances. She's the choice on either turf or dirt.
2nd pick: #5 (Nomizar) (3-1) - One of two entered by the O'Neill barn, she tired late to finish fourth going a mile at Del Mar in her turf debut Dec. 1. Sent hard from an outside post that afternoon, she battled for the lead before tiring in the last furlong. She's dangerous today, especially if 'Marine Layer' isn't sharp off the six-month layoff.
3rd pick: #3 (Emrata) (5-1) - A home bred daughter of top sire 'Tapit', she's switching to the turf following a pair of so-so dirt sprints to begin her career. She tired here 14 days ago and is brought back on a quick turnaround by trainer Peter Miller.
4th pick: #1 (She's All Woman) (6-1) - The second of the O'Neill trained pair, she's shortening up in distance after a pair of grass starts going a mile. $150K purchase fits on figures, has a ground-saving post, and must be left in the mix.