Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (HOT STONES) (5-2) - Veteran moves back in with state breds after tiring badly here in the G1 Beldame Invitational Sept 26. She had won the $100K Saratoga Dew in her previous start Aug 17 and has been pointed towards this stakes by trainer Bruce Levine. Five-year-old has a fine local record 8-3-2-0 and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (J C's Shooting Star) (12-1) - Long shot has won two in a row, one each on dirt and turf. One-run type is still improving and can grab a share of this at a big price with a late move.
3rd pick: #9 (Wonder Gal) (3-1) - Talented filly hasn't won since breaking her maiden when debuting in a stakes July 6 of 2014. In deep against 'open' company since then, $210K purchase is back in with fellow New York breds in this spot. A strong player with her best.
4th pick: #5 (Temper Mint Patty) (6-1) - Stalker ships back from West Virginia where she finished second in the G3 Charles Town Oaks Sep 19. In shape, from the Pletcher barn, and a threat with her 'A' game.
5th pick: #6 (Kathy's Humor) (20-1) - Lightly-raced home bred has won two of her last three and was an impressive winner here facing allowance company at this distance Oct 4. In career best shape and 3-year-old still has room for upside.