Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (TWOFER) (5-2) - The filly was a good-looking maiden winner going 6.5 furlongs at Saratoga Aug. 29 for a $20K price tag. She's been freshened up since is working steadily, and trainer Rick Violette has her conservatively spotted in her first facing winners.
2nd pick: #3 (She'sakittykat) (7-2) - Speedy filly moves from turf to dirt while dropping back down in class. She tired badly after being bumped heavily at the break here Oct. 3 going a mile on the grass facing tougher. Dirt sprinting is her game (8-1-2-2) and she should be in this from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #4 (Fashiononthesurge) (4-1) - Mare has been on the sidelines since winning here debut on a muddy surface at Aqueduct at this distance Feb. 2. Training fast for her return, it's noted that trainer Chris Englehart has leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard.
4th pick: #1 (Solitary Gem) (6-1) - Filly drops down to a new low following a troubled fourth place finish here facing tougher Sep 15. She fits with her best, has a ground-saving post, and must be left in the mix.