Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (LEAD GUITAR) (5-1) - Lightly raced and well bred, filly ships from Saratoga where she was a 6 length winner at this distance Aug. 29. That very impressive maiden win came in her third start and believe she can make tow in a row in this spot.
2nd pick: #6 (Chelsea Cloisters) (6-1) - She finished second at this distance in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Sprint Nov. 2 at Churchill Downs. Daughter of 'First Samurai' has been competitive in two of three without winning in a trio of starts this year. Freshened up since Aug. 11, 3yo has been sharp in both starts on this curse and is dangerous with her 'A' game.
3rd pick: #7 (Golden Orb) (12-1) - A speedy $320,000 daughter of 'Orb', she's been on the sidelines since June 26. 4yo is cutting back in distance and has been competitive in both previous grass sprints at this trip. In the mix.
4th pick: #12 (Bentley's Dream) (10-1) - A very lightly raced 3yo, she finished 4th of 12, beaten 4 lengths at this level going 6.5 furlongs at Kentucky Downs Sept. 8. Competitive in all three starts, $325K daughter of 'Animal Kingdom' has a stalking style and longshot has a fine outside post to use it from.
5th pick: #8 (Even Beat) (15-1) - Filly is one of two entered by Mike Maker and the pair race uncoupled. This 4yo has been competitive in five straight at this level and missed by a 'neck' at this distance Aug. 10 at Ellis Park. A strong finisher, she would benefit if the pace was fast and/or contested.