Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (WHISTLING STRAITS) (9-5) - Speed/stalker is dropping in class following an even and troubled fourth place finish here at this distance facing tougher July 31. This is her first time in a straight claimer and she gets a big rider upgrade to Kendrick Carmouche.
2nd pick: #5 (Dolled Up) (5-1) - Longshot ships from Monmouth where she rallied to finish fourth when facing Jersey bred foes going a mile on the turf Aug 28. Owner/breeder/trainer Kevin Sleeter drops her in class, moves her to the main track, and shortens her up in distance.
3rd pick: #2 (Like a Lion) (5-2) - Speedy filly ships back from Laurel whee she had a very rough trip in a $75K stakes sprinting on the grass facing fellow Maryland breds Aug 20. She's race well here on the dirt in the past 6-1-1-3 and should be involved from start to finish.