Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (ORNAMENTAL IRON) (5-2) - Consistent veteran has been competitive in both starts here at this level, the latest a second-place finish at 6 furlongs Sept. 26. 4yo has a stalking style, is in career best form, and she'll be tough with a trouble free trip in this large field.
2nd pick: #4 (Kada) (3-1) - One of a pair entered by Steve Asmussen and the fillies race as separate betting interests. She's finished close up in three straight at this level. twice on the dirt and once on the grass. 3yo has a speed/stalking style and must be left in the win mix.
3rd pick: #8 (Country Daisy) (7-2) - State bred moves up in class after a win here going 7 furlongs facing $17,5000 'open' claimers as she cleared he 3l condition. One-run type fits, draws well, and is a late threat.
4th pick: #3 (Tashiara) (15-1) - Longshot is very quick from the gate and enters off a 3 length wire-to-wire maiden win here going 5.5 furlongs for a $25K tag Oct. 3. By far a career best, it was her first ever on the dirt, and she's dangerous at a big price if the figure earned is repeatable.