Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (GATA'S APPLAUSE) (6-1) - One of a half-dozen fillies making their debuts, this one is bred for early speed, is working fast at Monmouth, and owner/breeder/trainer Pete Kazamias has John Velazquez aboard.
2nd pick: #5 (My Luciana Rose) (5-1) - From the barn of Rudy Rodriguez, filly has been in steady training since late June. Home bred skipped the meet at Saratoga and stayed at Belmont prepping steadily for her debut. The presence of Irad Ortiz Jr. is noted.
3rd pick: #9 (Reata's Reward) (3-1) - Barn of Mike Stidham sends out this filly who ships up from Delaware Park off some quick a.m. moves. Trainer had a first-time-starter win here the other day.
4th pick: #1 (Nanny Rocks) (7-2) - She's coupled in the wagering with #1a 'Super Stone' due to common ownership. Bred for speed, her trainer Ollie Figgins III sent out a debut winner for this owner last week.