Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (INSPIRED BLUE) (4-1) - She's one of three in this field of nine that has previous grass experience. Filly ships up from Laurel where she was beaten four lengths in a grass sprint facing tougher Aug 5. It was a big move forward off her dirt debut and she has a ground saving post. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (Backside Affair) (3-1) - Well bet in both dirt sprints, the high percentage barn of Jamie Ness will switch her to the turf and stretch her out in distance. She has early speed and is bred to enjoy the surface switch.
3rd pick: #6 (Blue Shine) (9-2) - One of three making their debuts, daughter of turf sire 'Langfuhr' has been in steady training here since mid-May. From a good all-around barn (Keith Nations), he's won with three-of-eight (38%) when riding Carol Cedeno.
4th pick: #2 (Kissthebutterflies) (5-1) - Another of the first-time starters, she's bred/owned/trained by the underrated barn of Tom Proctor. Trainer is 10-for-32 (31%) at this meet and he has this filly working about average. A factor if ready.