Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (LOVE SO DEEP) (9-2) - Filly is one of three European invaders for this $750,000 stakes. A distance specialist, she was an easy winner going 12 furlongs at Newmarket in a minor stakes Aug. 3, then was beaten a 'head' in a Group 2 in France Aug. 18. She has a top rider in Jamie Spencer aboard and I give her a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Edisa) (5-2) - Owned and bred by the H.H. Aga Khan, this lightly raced daughter of 'Kitten's Joy' ships from France where she's finished 2nd in two 'Group' rated stakes. Strong finisher is lightly raced, a ground saving post, and the distance is not an issue.
3rd pick: #8 (Art of Almost) (5-1) - This filly has a bit more positional speed than most and enters off of four straight solid efforts. She's finished third in her last pair, the latest in a G3 at Arlington Park Aug. 10. It's noted that Canadian based trainer Roger Attfield has Javier Castellano aboard.
4th pick: #2 (Romantic Pursuit) (15-1) - The probable front runner, this Godolphin home bred has won tow in a row and is taking a big move up in class for this attempt. She defeated weaker at this distance July 28 at Saratoga, is training fast, and has room for upside.