Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (LOVE CAUTIOUSLY) (10-1) - Longshot is stretching out in distance for her third back following a almost a five month vacation. Stalker tired last out in a sprint at this level Dec. 7 and trainer Val Lund has leading rider Scott Stevens back aboard. She has a shot at a big price in a wide open contest.
2nd pick: #4 (Hayaku Josan) (5-1) - Veteran mare is dropping back down and switches from turf to dirt. She showed some life here on the grass Dec. 11 and gets an important jockey upgrade while racing with blinkers on.
3rd pick: #8 (Aly's Bobcat) (5-2) - Mare runs third back of a two month break. She's finished third in her return pair here and did so facing tougher on the turf Dec. 7. Stretch runer looks set for a serious attempt.
4th pick: #6 (Navaeh's Promise) (9-2) - No speed type is racing third back following a pair of layoffs. Old timer ran evenly in a local sprint at this level Dec. 14 and is brought back quickly to her favorite distance 19-7-5-2. Must be left in the mix.