Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (SWEET CAROLINA) (2-1) - Filly raced evenly when debuting at 8.5 furlongs on the Saratoga turf July 22. She's working steadily, has a new trainer (George Weaver) and he switches her to the dirt, drops her in class, and shortens her up in distance.
2nd pick: #6 (Brass Ring) (3-1) - Competitive in her first pair, she tired badly facing tougher at Saratoga in a follow-up start Sept. 2. Down in class, daughter of 'Shackleford' should factor in this weak field.
3rd pick: #2 (It's a Shaw Thing) (6-1) - She tired while wide when debuting against tougher in a grass sprint Aug. 20 at Saratoga. Down in class and switched to the dirt, it's a plus that Junior Alvarado is taking the mount.