Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (RUB BLONDIE RUN) (5-2) - Gulfstream shipper has been competitive in all four grass starts facing a bit tougher. Speed/stalker is racing second back of a pair of breaks and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. $160,000 purchase gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Relentless Miss) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, she raced both wide and evenly when debuting on the Gulfstream turf Feb. 12. Bet down to 3-1 that day, she's working steadily, has the rail, and is dropping into a claimer. Trainer Chad Brown is 8-for-24 (33%) at this meet wins at a 29% second time out and at a 39% clip on this particular drop in class.
3rd pick: #7 (Expect a Kitten) (5-1) - No-speed type has made up some ground during the stretch run in all four of her grass races. Well bred filly will need a fast and/or contested pace to help her late rune be effective.
4th pick: #6 (Lemondrop Lollipop) (12-1) - Even-paced type is racing second back from a long layoff (almost 11 months). She tired in a dirt sprint in her return March 31 and is switched to the grass and stretches out in distance. May grab a minor award at a big price.