Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BEACH FLOWER) (8-1) - Veteran mare has been freshened up since a pair of even efforts on the dirt at Oaklawn during April. A multiple stakes winner, she's 8-2-1-3 locally, is working steadily here, and the 7yo has a ground-saving post. I give her a slight edge in a contest where you should box your wagers.
2nd pick: #4 (Aife) (4-1) - She's been freshened up since winning two of three on the Fair Grounds turf earlier this year. The 6yo is a nice fit with this group, and her stalking style makes her a win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Winning Envelope) (2-1) - A strong finisher, she ships from Churchill where she missed by a 1/2-length when sprinting against a solid group June 19. The 4yo is two for five at this distance and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #12 (Fool's Paradise) (9-2) - This mare has won two in a row and has been sharp in four of her last five. Another strong finisher, her post hurts her chances, but she's a threat if able to work out a good trip.
5th pick: #1 (First Mate) (20-1) - State-bred is a perfect two for two on the grass with both wins coming on this course. She faces a tough task, but she may hold down a share at a very big price from her ground-saving post.