Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (EIGHTY SEVEN NORTH) (3-1) - Filly is one of two entered by trainer Leah Gyarmati and the pair race uncoupled. A daughter of 'Quality Road', she's been racing evenly facing tougher and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. She has the rail, Jose Ortiz back on the re-ride, and I like this one;s chances.
2nd pick: #6 (Pecatonia) (5-1) - A lightly raced home bred, filly tired to finish third after setting a quick pace in a one mile dirt race facing a bit weaker June 27 at Belmont. She's worked twice locally, switches back to the grass, and Joel Rosario stays aboard.
3rd pick: #9 (Molly's Nighthawk) (4-1) - A 4yo daughter of 'Freud', she's finished close up in two straight at this level since returning from a pair of long layoffs June 2. One-run type worked well above average here July 28, gets a rider upgrade to Junior Alvarado, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Love That Goose) (12-1) - She was competitive at this level and distance May 19 at Belmont, then showed nothing in an 'off the turf' contest there June 14. Latest saw her have a very wide trip sprinting at this tag June 23. A repeat of her fine effort May 19 makes her a threat at a big price.