Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (THEGOODWITCH) (3-1) - Speed/stalker finished third here at this level going a mile Dec. 23. It was her first at this claiming price and first off a private training change to Patty West. Capable barn cuts her back in distance and 4-year-old gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Illustrious Cat) (4-1) - The main speed, filly hasn't raced since finishing second here facing tough on Feb. 12 of 2016. In a good small barn (Jose Mendez)she's a very strong win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #3 (Theboyzpic) (9-2) - Filly enters of a solid second place finish here at this tag and trip Dec. 22. It earned her a career best figure and came in her second back from a pair of layoffs. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Deedeelicious) (5-2) - Filly pressed the pace and tired late to finish third, two lengths behind 'Theboyzpic' Dec. 22. God effort came following a pair of two month layoffs. In a winning barn (Ricky Courville) and she can grab a share in this spot.