Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (ABRAXAN) (2-1) - She's only one of eight in this field with racing experience. Filly was involved every step when finishing 3rd of 12, beaten just under 3 lengths when debuting at this level and distance Oct 3 at Belmont. She had a tough outside post (12 of 12) draws much better and enters off a bullet 3 furlong breeze here Oct 22.
2nd pick: #1 (Evan's Nice Now) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Jeremiah Englehart and the pair race uncoupled. Well backed in both starts, she showed good early speed when debuting July 25 at Saratoga, then tired after a very wide trip in a grass contest at BelmontSep 23. She's back on the dirt, has the rail, and is a win candidate
3rd pick: #5 (Forgotten Hero) (8-1) - Daughter of 'Mission Impazzible' debuts off of some fine works including a bullet 5 furlongs Oct 20 at Belmont. Barn (John Toscano Jr)doesn't deal with many 2yos but is capable with all types. Longshot possibility.