(# 3) NORTHERN BLUE - Drops trying to score after racing against much tougher in route contests on both turf and dirt. Raced evenly vs. a modest pace after a troubled start in a race that finished well late on March 10. Made up significant ground over a speed-biased track on Feb. 10, albeit along a golden rail, beaten by less than three lengths. Catches an extremely weak field of $25,000 state-bred maiden claimers, and needs only to come away from the gate cleanly to make presence felt.

The Plays: $15 to win and place on # 3.
Total Wager = $30.00.