Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (INDULGENT) (8-5) - Godolphin runner ships from Saratoga where she finished second at this level and distance Aug 4. Home bred by 'Bernardini' has fine early speed, is lightly-raced, and has plenty of room for upside. From a top NYRA barn (Kiaran McLaughlin), he's five for eight here this year and has Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Mama Jones) (7-2) - Daughter of 'Smarty Jones' was bet down to heavy 3-5 favoritism when debuting here at this level and distance Sept. 3. She raced evenly while unable to rally turning for home. She's worked fast since for trainer John Servis (21% second time out), draws the rail, and Paco Lopez is back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #2 (Naughty Nancy) (5-1) - She moves back in with maidens after a non-competitive effort here in a $100K stakes for fellow Pa. breds Sept. 3. She had just missed at this level in her previous start and 4-year-old races first off a private barn switch to the leading trainer here (Ramon Preciado).
4th pick: #3 (My Country) (5-2) - Filly has finished second in two of her three starts. $120K purchase did so at Monmouth July 23 and has been freshened up since. A factor with her best at a short price.