Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BALON ROSE) (2-1) - Daughter of 'War Front' has finished 2nd in three of her four starts, including two in a row. She sold for $1,600,000 as a yearling back in Sep of 2017 and seems on the verge of her maiden win.
2nd pick: #9 (Smack) (7-2) - A home bred by 'Super Saver', she stretches out to a mile after missing by a 'nose' going 7 furlongs at Belmont Oct 14. Her stalking style fits the contest and she's an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #1 (Ocean Fire) (5-1) - Filly rallied while wide to finish 3rd last out at Belmont and she was just over a length in back of 'Balon Rose'. She has a ground saving post and Bill Mott is adding blinkers.
4th pick: #4 (Keepme in Thegame) (8-1) - This daughter of 'Pioneer of the Nile' sold for $435,000 at the same sale in 2017 as 'Balon Rose'. Her lack of speed is a concern and a fast/and or contested pace would appear to be needed for her to achieve anything more than a minor award.