Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (JORDY'S READY) (5-2) - She made up some ground to finish fourth when racing at this tag and trip Sept. 26 at Belmont. Filly did not break as sharply as normal that afternoon after going 4-0-2-2 dating back to mid-April at this $20,000 claiming price. Stalker gets a rider change and this daughter of 'More Than Ready' should get a fast/and or contested pace to close into.
2nd pick: #8 (Burky's Babe) (7-2) - Speedy 4yo drops down after finishing a pace-setting third at this distance for twice this tag Oct. 14 at Belmont. It was her first start since June 22 and came in a contest that was taken 'off the turf'. Home bred should be involved from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #6 (Way Over Budget) (8-1) - Another with good early speed, she's been on the sidelines for almost 5 months. The 3yo is working steadily for her return but has been beaten by 'Jordy's Ready' the last two times they've met. The 3yo may come back after the rest in better form.
4th pick: #7 (Lolli) (3-1) - Nicely bred 3yo is taking a big drop in class, shortens up in distance, and is racing on the dirt for the first time. Even paced in her last pair on the grass, she'll be far back early in this spot but may be finishing fast.