Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (COLONIAL CREED) (2-1) - The probable favorite, the filly is shortening up in distance following a pair of second-place finishes at this level going a mile at Del Mar. Heavily backed in both, she gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #11 (Noble Contessa) (6-1) - Speedy sort drops back in with maidens following a good effort going a mile in a $100K stakes at Del Mar Sept. 3. I like her outside post as she shortens up in distance and I think she'll be competitive at a square price.
3rd pick: #1 (Hyde Park Corner) (5-1) - Irish bred filly just missed going a mile in her No. American debut Aug. 10 at Del Mar. However, in her follow up there she raced evenly in the same last race as 'Noble Contessa. In the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Hello Bubbles) (10-1) - Longshot broke slowly and raced evenly when debuting in a Del Mar dirt sprint Sept. 2. Working very fast for this attempt, trainer Neil Drysdale adds both Lasix and Flavien Prat. Her three local a.m. moves are far too good to ignore.