Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BOTTLE BLONDE) (4-1) - English bred mare enters with two wins in a row, one each on dirt and turf. In career best form, speed/stalker has the rail and can make her local debut a winning one.
2nd pick: #13 (Chaulk O Lattey) (2-1) - Filly has been freshened up for almost two months. Speedy sort has gone 6-3-1-2 racing on the grass and is 4-2-0-2 locally. Working well, she needs to break sharply from this tough post to avoid a wide journey.
3rd pick: #7 (Royal Temptress) (7-2) - Irish import fits on 'figures' and is racing third back off a two month break. One-run type is working nicely and Bejarano is aboard for the first time.
4th pick: #8 (Beat of the Drum) (7-2) - Another Irish bred, she finished second Aug 6 at Del Mar facing a bit tougher. In her follow up race there Sept 5, she ran evenly while beaten 3 1/2 lengths. Five-year-old should factor in this spot.
5th pick: #5 (Last Kiss) (3-1) - A stakes winner in her native Brazil, filly hasn't raced since Dec 14. Working fast for her return, her new trainer (Neil Drysdale) adds Lasix. A threat if ready.