Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (FORTUNATE QUEEN) (3-1) - Zayat-owned filly makes her East Coast debut off a private trainer change to Rudy Rodriguez (a strong 30% with new arrivals to his barn). He drops her in class, has her working above average, and Irad Ortiz Jr. is aboard, Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Bixby Lou) (5-2) - Lightly-raced, she has some early speed and is another dropping into the claiming ranks for the first time. That's a 36% winning angle for trainer Todd Pletcher and this $350,000 purchase is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Home Again) (5-1) - Another member of he 'drop down' club, she's raced evenly while finishing non-threatening thirds in both starts. Home bred breaks just off the rail and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Regina George) (8-1) - The field's only first-time starter, daughter of 'Mineshaft' worked a sharp half-mile July 16 at Belmont and may grab a share at a big price if ready.