Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (LIFT UP) (10-1) - One of several longshots that have a good chance in a wide open G3 stakes. This mare by 'Ghostzapper' is the type that can 'run all day'. She moves back to the grass after rallying from far back to win a G3 going 10 furlongs on the all weather surface at Woodbine Nov. 2. Home bred is 6 for 11 on the turf she should love the 11 furlong distance of this contest. The top selection, but make sure you box your wagers in this race.
2nd pick: #10 (Homeland Security) (6-1) - Mare by 'Smart Strike' rallied from far back to miss by a 1/2 length to today's rival 'Empress of the Nile' in a $130K stakes here going 12 furlongs Nov. 3. It was her first back following a 10 week break and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (My Sister Nat) (8-1) - Not often you see a runner from the Chad Brown barn at a big price, but this French import is just that. No-speed type has rallied strongly in all three starts in No. America facing weaker, but she was a Group 3 winner in her native land and this 4yo may impact at juicy odds.
4th pick: #11 (Empressof the Nile) (7-2) - Consistent stakes performer won a $130K local stakes going 12 furlongs Nov. 3. She defeated today's rival 'Homeland Security' by a 1/2 length and is now 2 for 2 at Aqueduct. In the mix.
5th pick: #8 (Romantic Pursuit) (12-1) - Longshot is light on experience compared to most, but this Godolphin home bred has fine early speed in a contest filled with stretch runners. 3yo by 'Medaglia d'Oro' and may lead them a very long ways at a big price.