Top pick: #3 (MOMMA GIOVANNA) (7-5) - The probable favorite, filly stretches out to a mile after finishing second at this claiming price going 6-furlongs March 15th. It was her first race since late Sep. and first off a private trainer change to Todd Pletcher. Barn adds blinkers (a 20% winning angle) and the 'Hall of Fame' member wins at a 25% clip second off of long layoffs.
2nd pick: #2 (Bajan Beach) (5-2) - Another that's stretching out to a mile. Filly rallied to finish second facing a bit weaker March 7th, going 6-furlongs. She over-came a bumping incident at the start in what was a big improvement over her debut.
3rd pick: #4 (Weekend Score) (5-1) - Home bred rallied after an awkward start to finish a distant third at this level going 6-furlongs in the mud just 13 days ago. I like the quick turnaround and she should appreciate this longer trip.