(# 5) MESA GIRL - Tries a claimer for the Pletcher/Velazquez combination. Debut came in a troubled grass sprint. Caught mud in return from a two-month layoff. Shows whatever she has against these.

(# 1) Phil Cat - Trouble in last at a mile. Debut came in a turf sprint. Blinkers are added and he drops in class. Contessa is doing little wrong lately.

(# 11) Linden Ave - Cuts back from a mile to six furlongs. Speed shown in last, and he may get a perfect stalking trip.

(# 2) Patty'scombination - Draws the rail and goes in a claimer for the initial time. Hasn't shown much, but the rail should help him out. Pace in last was unusually fast for the level. Goes better today.

(# 13) Doodlin - Continues to get bet whenever he runs. Blinkers come off and he goes in claimer for the first time. Needs a scratch to get in.