Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (BIG BIRTHDAY) (5-2) - Expensive ($575,000) daughter of 'Mineshaft' raced wide and held to check in a non-threatening 4th here at this level going 7 furlongs July 22. It was her 2nd back after spending 9 months on the sidelines and she looks set for a big effort as 3yo shortens up a furlong and has a better post.
2nd pick: #7 (French Empire) (3-1) - Lightly raced filly by 'Street Sense' raced evenly while finishing a length in front of 'Big Birthday' here July 22. Only her 2nd start, 3yo has worked three times since and is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #1 (Say It Softly) (15-1) - Longshot moves back to the dirt after a wide and even attempt sprinting on the local grass Aug 19. Experienced filly has the rail and is capable of being a factor at a big price.
4th pick: #3 (Miss Vinegar) (12-1) - Filly tired here at this level and distance Aug 1 in her first start since debuting at Churchill Downs in late October. It was a useful return and she enters off a fine half-mile breeze here Aug 23.