Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (GIRL DOWNSTAIRS) (5-2) - Veteran mare moves back to the dirt following a very sharp win at this distance on the Del Mar grass Aug. 15. Stretch runner has won two out of three here on the dirt and both were at this distance. Six-year-old looks all set to win another.
2nd pick: #3 (Plastered) (7-2) - Speed/stalker won by almost 7 lengths going a mile at Del Mar Aug. 16 for a $16K price tag. Claimed that day by Ed Freeman, the mare is now a solid 5-for-8 at this distance and is a threat with a repeat of her latest effort.
3rd pick: #2 (Ransomed) (3-1) - Mare just missed ( a 'neck') at this distance on the Del Mar turf for a $40K tag Sept. 1. Claimed that afternoon by Vann Belvoir, he moves her back to the dirt where she's gone 11-4-3-0 in the past. Contender.