Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (DEFEND THE ROSE) (3-1) - This filly is one of three entered by Mac Robertson, and they all race as separate betting interests. She moves back in with fellow state-breds and won a $50K stakes sprinting on the dirt the last time that happened. Competitive at this distance last out on the grass, she gets top billing.
2nd pick: #4 (Rental Pool) (5-1) - Another of the Robertson trained trio, she has excellent early speed and was just over a length in back of barn-mate 'Defend the Rose' at this trip on the turf Aug. 4. She's dangerous at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Rush Hour Traffic) (7-2) - This lightly raced filly has gone 4-2-1-1 sprinting against fellow state-breds. Only 1.5 lengths in back of 'Defend the Rose' last out, this stalker has a nice post and should be competitive in this spot.
4th pick: #1 (Dreaming of Blue) (6-1) - She broke her maiden at this distance on the grass Aug. 3. A homebred stalker, she has the rail and may get a share from her ground-saving post.