Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MADAME AAMOURA) (2-1) - The probable favorite, she finished a distant 2nd at this level and distance Aug. 28th at Del Mar. It was her first since June 21 and ran her record on conventional dirt to 4-0-2-1. Working well, from the Baffert barn, she has the rail, and meets a weak field.
2nd pick: #4 (She'soverthemoon) (3-1) - Filly is stretching out in distance and is making back-to-back starts for the first time. Daughter of 'Malibu Moon' raced both wide and evenly going six furlongs at Del Mar Aug. 23rd. Bred for this longer trip, and trainer Jerry Hollendorfer has positive numbers in all the relevant categories.
3rd pick: #7 (Almost Guilty) (5-1) - $240K purchase broke slowly and ran evenly Aug. 28th at Del Mar. Filly was 3 1/2 lengths behind 'Madame Aamoura' that day in her first in four months and first since coming from England. Look for an improved effort.
4th pick: #5 (Awesome Diamond) (5-1) - Expensive ($625,000) daughter of international stallion 'Galileo' has been a big disappointment and is racing for the first time since March 1. She's working fast and runs with blinkers on. Think she's set for a competitive effort.