Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (VENUE) (7-2) - Daughter of 'Mineshaft' is switching from grass to dirt while shortening up in distance. Even paced on the turf facing tougher going longer, the turf to dirt angle is a 32% winning one from trainer Mike McCarthy.
2nd pick: #5 (Zillinda) (8-1) - Away since Aug. 19, speed/stalker is dropping into a claimer for the first time. She's been competitive in all four previous local dirt sprints facing tougher and is a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Desired Edge) (5-1) - Lightly-raced filly has early speed and drops in for a tag in her third start. Capable barn (Jeff Mullins) wins at a 20% rate on the drop and Tyler Baze stays aboard.
4th pick: #4 (Z Z Tiger) (2-1) - The main speed, she's finished second in her last pair both at this level. The 3yo is in shape, working fast, and should be involved from gate-to-wire at a short price.