Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (GRAY SKY MESA) (2-1) - A lightly raced 4yo, she's been on the sidelines since finishing third here facing tougher Sept. 22. Filly has early speed, is dropping into a claimer for the first time, and can bat this group if ready.
2nd pick: #6 (Lady Bay) (4-1) - A 4yo daughter of 'Trappe Shot', she's finished second in both starts since returning from a 9-month layoff July 25. Competitive in five of her last six, she's a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #1 (Herbie's Wings) (5-2) - Filly with a male type name has been competitive in four of his five starts. Latest came going a mile facing $10K claiming foes at Fair Meadows when she finished second of 10, beaten 2.5 lengths. She has early speed, an inside post, and completes the three-horse win mix.