Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SMILES FROM SADIE) (4-1) - She's finished second in five straight starts on the dirt all at a mile or more with most coming against 'open' company. Filly is switching to the grass, is in with fellow state breds, and the hot barn of Rudy Rodriguez has Javier Castellano aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Shady Shady Shady) (6-1) - One of two 3yos entered, she's been out of action since an easy maiden win at this distance on the Saratoga turf Aug. 24. Home bred had finished when debuting there July 20, and she's been in steady training for her return. Filly by 'Freud' has the rail and is a threat at a square price if ready.
3rd pick: #10 (Thread the Needle) (12-1) - An expensive ($230,000) 4yo daughter of 'Tale of the Cat', she's switching to the grass following a visually impressive maiden win here at 7 furlongs on the dirt Feb. 16. She rallied to finish second when debuting in a grass sprint in late Dec. of 2017 and belive she's a win candidate at a big price.
4th pick: #12 (Pound Note) (4-1) - Florida shipper has been competitive in all five starts on the grass and she went 3-1-1-0 this past winter at Gulfstream facing 'open' company. Stalker is back in with state breds and trainer Tom Bush has Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard for the first time. In the mix.