Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SHE BE STRIKING) (3-1) - Well bred English import rallied while wide to miss by a length racing here at this level and distance Oct. 5. Only her second start, she moves off the inside and 4yo daughter of 'Smart Strike' will be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #5 (Magical Gray) (7-2) - Daughter of 'The Factor' set a quick pace and held gamely to miss by a 'neck' while almost a length in front of 'She Be Striking' here at this distance Oct. 5. By far a career best, it was her first in blinkers and 3yo should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #2 (Stradella Road) (4-1) - Competitive in all five starts, he wasn't far behind the top two selections in this contest. Stalker is in shape, has experience at this distance, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Rancor) (5-1) - On the sidelines since early April, she's training steadily and is cutting back in distance. Home bred by 'Oxbow' gives away a big recency advantage to the top two selections and a minor award may be her ceiling.