Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (ISTAN COUNCIL) (7-2) - She's one of six that broke their maidens last out. Home bred won by 5.5 lengths going 6 furlongs Oct. 12 at Keeneland in a big move forward off her debut here Sept. 16. Filly has worked fast since, draws well, and gets top billing.
2nd pick: #10 (Carrizo) (5-2) - Filly made her debut here going 6 furlongs Sept. 29. She broke running, set a pressured early pace, then drew off to score by 5.5 lengths in fast time 1:10.20. Given a 6 week rest by the Asmussen barn, she's an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #2 (Unholy Alliance) (3-1) - Grey filly closed with a rush to win her debut by 3 lengths going 6 furlongs here Sept. 16. $170K purchase has worked fast since and must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #7 (Mandy Blue) (10-1) - From the same barn (Brad Cox) as 'Unholy Alliance', she over-came some problems to win her debut Oct 16 at Indiana Grand Raceway. Well bred filly was bet down to 2-1 in a 12 horse field and may factor today at a big price.