Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (THAT'S AWE MINE) (3-1) - Hawthorne shipper missed by a 'neck' there Dec. 8. By far a career best, her trainer (Joel Berndt) has gone four-for-eight (50%) since arriving from Chicago.
2nd pick: #8 (Lady Friend) (7-2) - Blinkers go on filly who lost by a 'nose' here at this tag going seven furlongs Nov. 25. Mare is an obvious threat if she repeats that career topper.
3rd pick: #2 (Crowned Style) (9-2) - She has some early speed and breaks just off the inside. She's finished second in three of her last five and should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #5 (Box of Rocks) (3-1) - Long time maiden has been sharp in three straight local attempts at this claiming price. She has a flexible style and must be left in the mix.