Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (MALIBU KASH) (7-2) - Home bred by 'Malibu Moon' is one of three entered by leading trainer Bob Diodoro. The trio all race as separate betting interests and give him a strong hand in today's opener. This filly ships in from the So. California circuit for her local debut. She has a bit of speed, has been facing much tougher, and gets the call.
2nd pick: #4 (Hymn's Girl) (4-1) - Another of the Diodoro fillies, Lasix is added after she finished a solid 4th when debuting here at this level and distance Nov. 23rd. Barn wins at a 22% rate with second out maidens and has won with three of seven that were racing with Lasix for the first time.
3rd pick: #2 (She Spends My Lute) (3-1) - The third member of the Diodoro group, she's stretching out in distance, and moving from dirt to turf. Stalker has finished 2nd in two straight dirt sprints and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Hennessy Storm) (9-2) - One of two entered by trainer Molly Pearson, and the pair race uncoupled. She improved noticeably when moved to the grass last out for the first time. Filly rallied from far back to miss by just under a length racing here at this level Nov. 23rd. Believe she has the best chance of upsetting the Diodoro trio.