Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (JOURNEYTOTHESTARS) (5-1) - Lightly raced filly drops from $40K to a $20,000 claiming price, switches from turf to dirt, cuts back in distance, and draws a nice outside post at this seven furlong trip. Trainer Mark Glatt replaces apprentice with veteran Gonzalez and this 3-year-old looks set for a big effort.
2nd pick: #7 (Marriedtoaminister) (7-2) - Logical contender has gone 4-0-2-1 since dropping into claimers. She finished a solid third at this tag going 6.5 furlongs June 17, then checked in second going a mile July 1. Tommy Town home bred should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #6 (Stylistic) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, she's taking a big drop in class, moves from turf to dirt, and cuts back in distance. Mare ran third last out going a mile on the Santa Anita grass for a $50K tag June 9 and has been competitive on the dirt in the past.
4th pick: #5 (Tanager) (8-1) - On the sidelines since early November, she has a half-dozen published works since June 2. She hasn't shown much in three starts facing tougher, but may grab a share at a big price as she drops 60% in claiming price.