Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (JEWELED) (3-1) - This mare drops to a new low in her third back following a two-month break. 5yo has a stalking style, has positive wet track experience, and she runs with blinkers back on after two starts without the 'hood.' She gets top billing today.
2nd pick: #3 (Lanacakes) (5-2) - A very lightly raced 4yo, she broke her maiden in front-running style going five furlongs at Los Alamitos for a $20K tag Dec. 14. Only her second start, it was her first since a good 3rd place finish here at this trip a year ago. Speedy sort is a threat to win right back.
3rd pick: #4 (Venice) (6-1) - Longshot broke her maiden her at this distance in a very game effort Jan. 18. Breeder/owner/trainer Kristin Mulhall brings her back quickly, and this 4yo is another with positive wet track experience.
4th pick: #7 (Trapizza) (8-1) - Strong finisher is cutting back in distance following a maiden win here going seven furlongs Dec. 31. Her lack of speed, combined with an outside post means she'll need a fast and/or contested pace for anything more than a minor award.