Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (CAROLINA GOLD) (2-1) - Filly was well backed when debuting at Monmouth for a $22K tag Aug 21. She rated, bid, and easily held down the place spot to a 'much the best' winner. Claimed that day by Keith Lebarron, he sent her in for a seven week freshening. Racing here at this tag and trip Oct 6, she set a quick pace and tired under pressure to finish third. Barn adds blinkers and has her making back-to-back starts for the first time.
2nd pick: #7 (Scamper) (3-1) - Well bred 3-year-old moves up in class and goes from the rail to the outside post. Daughter of 'Scat Daddy' set a slow pace and held to check in second here at this distance for a $15K tag Oct 10. She's worked since, has blinkers on, and is dangerous.
3rd pick: #5 (Hazy Daisy) (10-1) - Filly raced evenly while wide before backing up in the same last race as 'Carolina Gold'. Far behind that rival at the finish, she fits with her best and may grab a share at a big price
4th pick: #6 (Mrs. Mary S.) (4-1) - Grey filly is the only one making her debut in today's opener. In the barn of leading trainer Ramon Preciado, she had a bullet five-furlong gate breeze here Oct 14. Must be left in the mix.