Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (BROOKLYN GERTY) (8-5) - Mare drops in class for her second back following a 15-month layoff. She tired in her return Aug. 9 at Saratoga racing for twice this tag drops to a new low, and Castellano is aboard for the first time.
2nd pick: #2 (Golden Vale) (2-1) - She's been competitive in five straight dirt sprints and enters off a second-place finish Aug. 29 at Saratoga for this $20K price tag. She's worked twice since and is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #5 (Lip Sync) (5-1) - Well-backed when debuting at this level and distance Aug. 3 at Saratoga, she raced evenly on the muddy surface while never involved. Trainer Rudy Rodriguez adds blinkers and it's a plus that Irad Ortiz Jr, stays loyal.
4th pick: #1 (Jordy's Ready) (9-2) - Stalker has been competitive in four straight at this level and draws the rail. Bumped early on Aug. 29 at Saratoga, she finished a distant third while 4.5 lengths behind 'Golden Vale'. A trouble-free trip should narrow that margin considerably.