Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (MUNCHKIN MONEY) (5-2) - In career best form, she enters off an easy win here facing fellow New York breds going seven furlongs in a first-level allowance. Stalker is nicely spotted in this optional $40,000 claimer/2x allowance and can win right back
2nd pick: #1 (Barrier to Entry) (3-1) - Veteran speed/stalker doesn't win very often (2-for-25 on the grass), but she has 11 minor awards to go along with that pair of victories. The level and distance are both fine and mare breaks from the rail. Six-year-old should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #7 (Driven by Speed) (5-1) - Lightly-raced and fast from the gate, she tired late going seven furlongs at this level Oct. 4. It was a useful effort and trainer Todd Pletcher shortens her up a furlong. Dangerous today.
4th pick: #4 (Queen of Spades) (12-1) - Freshened up since Sept. 9, 4-year-old won here that afternoon at this distance. It was her fourth straight solid effort and longshot enters off a sharp five furlong work Oct. 21. Can factor at a big price.