Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BERT'S BABY) (7-2) - Calif. bred is facing winners for the first time. Speed/stalker was an easy maiden winner here over a weak field going five furlongs Nov. 29. It was her first start in 10 months and she has every right to move forward off of it.
2nd pick: #8 (Gamer Babe) (5-1) - Stalker has been competitive in 11-of-14 starts this year without visiting the winner's circle. She fits with these and draws outside of the main speed types.
3rd pick: #2 (Yes Mary) (4-1) - She checked a close up third here at this level Nov. 25. It was her best since coming off a pair of layoffs Oct. 16 and stalker draws a much better post for this attempt. Win candidate.
4th pick: #1 (Mystical Prize) (3-1) - Lightly-raced mare drops in class and moves from a synthetic surface to conventional dirt. She's a perfect one-for-one on it and stretch runner draws the rail. The faster the pace, the better her chances.