Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (AMUSE) - Filly rallied to finish 4th of 11, beaten just under 4 lengths when debuting at Del Mar going 8.5 furlongs on the grass July 21. Working very fast on the local dirt, she switches to the main track, shortens up in distance, and has the very selective Mike Smith aboard.
2nd pick: #3 (Giveherdalute) (9-2) - Well backed when debuting Sept. 1 at Del Mar she raced both wide and evenly when finishing 4th of 10, beaten 3.5 lengths. Working fast locally, she's from the Bob Baffert barn and the 'Hall of Fame' trainer wins at a 25% rate second time out.
3rd pick: #4 (Creative Contessa) (6-1) - Away slowly in the same Sept. 1 contest as 'Giveherdalute', she rushed up to set a quick and pressured pace before tiring late. Trainer Mick Ruis removes her blinkers and $235,000 purchase must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Dancing Belle) (7-2) - The field's most experienced maiden is cutting back in distance for this attempt. She's racing for the first time since Jan 25 and believe a minor award is her ceiling.