Top pick: #7 (LAYLA DE AMOUR) (6-1) - Home-bred was bet down to 3-5 when debuting on Nov 11th on the Mountaineer dirt and held to finish a distant to a "much the best" wire-to-wire winner. Working fast at Keeneland for her return, she's in a capable small barn (Mark Hubley), and can take this if ready.
2nd pick: #3 (Street Interest) (7-2) - Beautifully-bred filly has early speed and is working well at Fair Hill for her first since late Jan at Laurel. Trainer Mike rombetta is on a dream run (10-7-1-1 at this meet and this daughter of "Street Cry" is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Carnival Kid) (4-1) - Long-time maiden has done her best racing right here 5-0-3-1 and finished a solid 3rd on May 11 in her first since April 4 at Oaklawn Park. Dangerous with a slight move forward.
4th pick: #1 (McCrady's) - Speedy sort finished 2nd here at this level on May 11th. It was only her 2nd back from a 9 month layoff and mare draws the rail. She can be involved every step with her "A" game.