Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BERNARDINA) (4-1) - One of two entered by trainer Karl Broberg and the pair race as separate betting interests. Stretch runner missed by a 1/2 length here at this level in an 'off the turf' contest Sept. 28 and had been sharp in her first five on the grass facing 'open' competition at Louisiana Downs prior to that. Gets a slight edge in what is a three-horse win mix on paper.
2nd pick: #9 (Sweetdreamstonight) (2-1) - The second of the Broberg pair, she finished second here in a $50K stakes facing fellow state breds on the grass here Sept. 24. Mare has gone 7-2-2-1 on the turf and is an obvious win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #2 (Just Leave) (5-2) - Consistent veteran has a bit more early speed than both 'Bernardina' and 'Sweetdreamstonight' and fits at the level and distance. She should be up or on the pace from gate-to-wire and is a solid win threat.