Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MIKO) (7-2) - Speed/stalker missed by a 1/2-length July 4 at Belmont going a mile at this level. It was her first race in two months, first in blinkers, and trainer Linda Rice has her making back-to-back starts for the first time since the early fall.
2nd pick: #7 (Hardly Mate) (4-1) - Filly rallied to finish 2nd, a 'head' in front of 'Miko,' last out at Belmont. Competitive in four of her last five overall, this 4yo is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Ultimate Cause) (5-1) - Lightly raced mare is stretching out in distance while dropping in class in her third back following a two-month break. 5yo has finished 2nd in both previous attempts at this level and is dangerous today if able to avoid a wide trip.
4th pick: #3 (Vip Nation) (12-1) - Longshot has been sharp in two of three since switching to the turf and had a solid excuse in her lone poor effort. A bit 'light' on her figures, she's capable of being competitive at a big price.