Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1a (GEM SEEKER) (3-1) - She's part of an entry with #1 'Miss Green Pond' and trainer Keith Nations has separate riders listed. This home bred rallied following a slow start to finish second of 14, beaten a 1/2 length here at this tag going 6-furlongs Sep 6. Only her second lifetime start and it was her first with Lasix. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Hazy Daisy) (5-1) - Speedy Jersey bred ships in from Monmouth where she finished fourth when facing tougher Sep 12. She was bumped at the break and had some traffic issues during the running. A strong factor today.
3rd pick: #1 (Miss Green Pond) (3-1) - Canadian bred raced evenly while finishing fourth here facing tougher Sep 14. Coupled with #1a 'Gem Seeker' trainer Keith Nations brings her back quickly and drops her to a new low in class.
4th pick: #3 (Sour Lemon Drop) (3-1) - Well bred and lightly raced, she's an uncoupled stable-mate of $7 'Hazy Daisy.' Daughter of 'Lemon Drop Kid' has been freshened up since an even effort on the local turf facing tougher, going longer Aug 3. Barn drops her to a new low, switches her to the dirt, and shortens her up in distance.
5th pick: #6 (Family Won) (12-1) - Debuting daughter of 'Arch' ships down from Monmouth where she's been working above average. May grab a small share at a big price if ready.