Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #13 (DEFIANT HONOR) (7-2) - Home bred raced very wide when beaten 1.5 lengths debuting here at this level going a mile. Bet down to favoritism that afternoon, she's working fast and can take this with a better trip.
2nd pick: #1 (Bogulator) (3-1) - The morning line favorite, $125K daughter of 'Bodemeister' has finished second in both starts, one each on turf and dirt. She missed by a 'neck' here going a mile on the grass Sept.11 and is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #6 (Merger Arbitrage) (9-2) - Expensive ($335,000) filly by 'More Than Ready' raced evenly when ebuting at this level and distance Aug. 28 at Saratoga. Trainer Chad Brown (26% second time out) has worked her six times since Sept. 17 and he has Irad Ortiz Jr. back on the re-ride.
4th pick: #3 (Fear No Evil) (10-1) - Stretch out sprinter has some early speed and is racing on the grass for the first time. Working fast and Maryland bred may get a share at a big price.
5th pick: #5 (Bernadiva) (12-1) - Well bred filly tired when debuting here going a mile on the dirt Sept. 25. Bred to like the turf, daughter of 'Bernardini' may get a slice at long odds.