Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (PURELY LUCKY) (5-2) - The probable favorite, she's finished second in two straight at this level both going a mile or longer. Stalker draws a good post for her style and it's a plus that Castellano is back on the re-ride.
2nd pick: #8 (Fiveinthemorning) (6-1) - She's had legitimate excuses in her first pair going shorter and wasn't beaten much in either. Bred for this longer distance, it's noted hat leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. stays with her.
3rd pick: #7 (Big Expense) (8-1) - Competitive in all three starts, the latest pair have been on the grass at this trip. Stalker runs without blinkers for the first time and should factor at a square price.
4th pick: #5 (Tizengaginglysmart) (5-1) - Home bred had a useful debut when she rallied to finish an even fourth here Sept. 22. She was only a length behind 'Purely Lucky' and her trainer (Jim Bond) is always better second time out.
5th pick: #3 (Sardonyx) (12-1) - Longshot had a wide trip when finishing behind several of these when debuting Sept. 22. Grey filly can grab a share at a big price with normal second out improvement.