Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (DADDYS LIL DARLING) (6-1) - Strong finisher has been competitive in six straight 'Graded' stakes dating back to mid-September. She finished a fast closing and troubled 2nd to today's favorite 'Abel Tasman' and has a solid shot at a possible upset.
2nd pick: #2 (Abel Tasman) (8-5) - The morning line favorite, she's gone 4-3-1-0 in G1 stakes since Dec. 10, and last out won the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont June 10. Working fast since, she has a good post and a flexible running style. An obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Salty) (5-2) - Her outside post dictates that she be sent hard at the break to avoid a wide trip into the first turn. Stalker was a length back of 'Abel Tasman' June 10 and earned a career best figure. She's in shape, working well above average, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #1 (Elate) (8-1) - Improving filly is working fast locally and has the rail. She was an easy winner of a minor stakes at Delaware Park June 15 and may grab a share at a square price.