Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (VELVET ISLE) (4-1) - A lightly raced filly, she has good early speed and has finished 3rd in both starts going shorter. Home bred was bet down to favoritism last out, and I think she has a good shot at breaking her maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Lookinlikeaqueen) (6-1) - She's racing second back from an eight-week break and is on the dirt for the first time in this 'off the turf' contest. Competitive in all three starts, she has early speed, the rail, and is a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #9 (Here Comes Jackie) (3-1) - Another with some early speed, and just like 'Lookinatthequeen,' she's on the dirt for the first time. Owned and trained by Mike Dini, he has Javier Castellano aboard.
4th pick: #6 (Konstantinova) (8-1) - Longshot is another on the dirt for the first time, and she's been competitive in two of three on the grass. Trainer Yvon Belsoeur is having a strong meet, and it's noted that Jose Ortiz is aboard.