Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (RUTHLESS RHONDA) (7-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, she's finished second in both starts at this meet. Stalker chased and held down the place spot Aug. 31, then rallied to again check in second Sept. 21. The top selection, but make sure you reverse your exactas with her for a few dollars.
2nd pick: #9 (Red Dress) (7-2) - One of two entered by trainer Steve Asmussen and the pair race uncoupled. Well bred filly was sent hard from an inside post last out before tiring to finish a distant third, 5.5 lengths behind 'Ruthless Rhonda.' Texas bred moves off the rail and that may lead to a much better effort.
3rd pick: #1 (Castle Ridge) (10-1) - Well backed when debuting here Sept. 8, she tired badly after chasing a quick early pace. From a capable barn (Ron Moquett), she moves to the rail and enters of a big bullet half-mile breeze Sept. 30.
4th pick: #2 (Colm's Lady) (6-1) - The second of the Asmussen fillies, debuting daughter of 'Uncle Mo' sold for $100,000 as a Saratoga Sales Yearling in Aug. of 2016. Her work activity is very light, but it's noted that one of Asmussen's regular riders, Ramon Vazquez is aboard.