Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (IRIDIUM) (3-1) - New York shipper comes in for a big purse ($75,000) in this maiden contest for 2yos. She chased and tired when debuting Aug. 21st at Saratoga. Home bred took some betting action that day, and it's noted that trainer Rudy Rodriguez had Javier Castellano aboard. He's worked here three times since, and Irad Ortiz, Jr. is listed in his only ride of the afternoon.
2nd pick: #7 (Flosy's Birthday) (12-1) - Longshot is one of two entered by trainer Juan Vazquez, and they race uncoupled. She has some speed and has finished 4th in both starts here at this level. $70K purchase can factor at a square price with a bit of improvement.
3rd pick: #1 (Ms Locust Point) (4-1) - Filly has been working fast for her debut. Barn (John Servis) has had a great year here (143-31-28-22), and he's capable with first-time-starters.
4th pick: #5 (Friesana) (7-2) - Another making her debut, she's been training above average at Laurel and has been drilling on a steady basis since late June. Trainer Mike Trombetta brings in rider Seth Hamilton for the mount.