Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (THIS IS MY PRAYER) (5-2) - Well bred filly is switching back to the dirt in her third back following a pair of layoffs. 3yo speed/stalker has run well on the main track in the past and I give her a slim edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Bellamy Cay) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, she's been freshened up since tiring badly in her grass debut at the Fair Grounds March 17. Competitive there in her previous trip at this level on the dirt Feb. 22, daughter of 'Bellamy Road' is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Smok'n Rita) (4-1) - Mare tired late following a wide trip on the grass June 21. 5yo had missed by a 'head' in her previous start at this distance on the dirt against $20K claimers June 6 and she has a ground saving post. In the mix.