Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SAND SHARK) (3-1) - One of two entered by trainer Todd Pletcher, and the pair race uncoupled. On the sidelines since Jan. 15, lightly raced daughter of 'Hard Spun' has been sharp in both previous dirt sprints. Working steadily, she drops way down in class, and draws a fine outside post at this seven-furlong distance.
2nd pick: #6 (Jump for Joy) (2-1) - The second of the Pletcher pair, she's the morning line favorite. Very lightly raced 4yo moves up in price following a 2nd place finish here going six furlongs for a $25K tag Aug. 16. A career best, it was her first start in just under 17 months. An obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Anna Rae) (5-2) - Filly is dropping in class for her second start back following a seven-week freshening. She raced both wide and evenly here going six furlongs in a first-level allowance Aug. 6, and along with the drop she's stretching out a furlong. Must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #5 (Enterprise Value) (8-1) - Delaware shipper is working fast and is racing with blinkers on. She has more early speed than most, and longshot has leading rider Jose Ortiz aboard.