Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (TROUBLE FOR SKYLAR) (5-2) - Filly is taking a much needed drop in class following three straight attempts facing tougher. Her speed/stalking style is a plus against this group and she gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Evan's Nice Now) (6-1) - Another speed/stalker, 3yo moves up in class after finishing second at Monmouth at this distance Aug. 23 for a $16,000 claiming price. An easy winner here at this tag going 5.5 furlongs June 19, she cleared the 2l condition that afternoon. Think she'll be competitive at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Camorra) (7-2) - A lightly raced 4yo, she rushed up following a bobbling break Aug. 29 at Saratoga Aug. 29, and after reaching the front tired late to finish third for a $20K tag. Claimed that afternoon by Rudy Rodriguez, he wins at a 28% rate off the barn change and moves her up just a bit.
4th pick: #7 (Ardara Belle) (8-1) - Speedy sort won an 'off the turf' sprint July 17 at Saratoga for a $30K tag, then tired badly facing $50K rivals there Aug. 21. The main speed, she's dangerous if able to avoid any pace pressure in the first 1/4 mile.