Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (WHISPERING SOFTLY) (7-2) - Filly ships from Kentucky where she rallied from close range to check in second of nine, beaten a length racing at this level and distance Nov 1 at Churchill Downs. Can take this with normal second-out improvement.
2nd pick: #7 (That's a Lady) (9-2) - $200K daughter of 'City Zip' was away slowly here when debuting at this level and distance Oct 31. She raced very wide after that and did well to finish fourth. She's worked above average since and trainer John Sadler has Victor Espinoza aboard today.
3rd pick: #1 (Wishful Winking) (8-1) - Another that was off slowly in her latest, filly rallied to check in fourth of 11, beaten eight lengths going 6.5-furlongs down the hill. She's stretching out in distance, has the rail, and it's imperative that she not fall too far behind early on.
4th pick: #5 (Deeds Not Words) (5-1) - Daughter of 'Street Sense' raced evenly while between horses when debuting in the same Oct 31 local contest as 'That's a Lady.' She was three lengths behind that rival and should improve second time out.
5th pick: #9 (Sassy Ashley) (5-1) - Heavily bet when debuting here Sept 7, she stalked and weaken a bit to finish fourth. She's worked a half dozen times since and must be left under consideration.