Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MAXIM RATE) (4-1) - A lightly raced 4yo by 'Exchange Rate,' she enters off a win here going a mile facing weaker July 10. It was by far the best of her career, and it earned her the highest last-out figure in this field. $235K purchase moves up in class while stretching out in distance, but it's noted the 2nd and 3rd place finishers in her latest have both run big races in their follow-ups. I like her prospects.
2nd pick: #5 (Siberian Iris) (2-1) - This Irish import won this race a year ago and tuned up for the defense of her title with a 2nd place finish facing males in a G3 going 14 furlongs at Santa Anita June 21. The type that can 'run all day,' she's an obvious contender at a short price.
3rd pick: #3 (Don't Blame Judy) (8-1) - A steady performing daughter of 'Blame,' this mare tries hard most every time out, fits with her best figures, and she's had some of her best races going nine furlongs or longer. 5yo is not out of this at a square price.
4th pick: #4 (Quick) (6-1) - English import has been competitive in all four starts facing weaker since being imported. She's stretching out in distance, and her two best efforts in her native land came going 10 furlongs. The 4yo is capable of factoring in this spot.