Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (ASTORIA KITTEN) (5-2) - Heavily bet (even-money) when debuting at this level and distance Aug. 14 at Saratoga, she tired after hitting the gate at the break. Trainer Danny Gargan adds blinkers, has Jose Lezcano aboard, and this $150K filly by 'Kitten's Joy' gets top billing.
2nd pick: #2 (More Glitter) (3-1) - A $340,000 daughter of 'More Than Ready', she's moving to the turf while stretching out in distance. Bet down to 2-1 in a dirt sprint Aug. 29 at Saratoga, she showed good early while between horses before weakening to check in third. Trainer Todd Pletcher wins at a 27% rate second time out and this expensive purchase is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Adriatic Holiday) (7-2) - Well backed when debuting on the dirt going 7 furlongs at Saratoga, she raced evenly while widest to check in fourth. Given two months to grow and mature, home bred has worked four times this month with the latest pair being well above average. In the mix.