(# 1) ASTORIA SWEETHEART - Has been given a two-month freshening by Richard Dutrow, and most of the time that generally moves them forward in performance. Has some speed, but has also stalked and run well. Good post for either strategy.

(# 4) New York Citi - Drops into a claimer for the first time. Ran horribly in last, but has come back with a very sharp work since. May be best to forgive her the latest try.

(# 8) My Dear Maud - Drops back into a claimer and also switches surfaces for this. Good post for stalking tactics and may offer a very square price.

(# 10) Royal Digs - Poor getaway in return from a year's layoff. Has a pair of sharp works at homebase of Fair Hill in Maryland, and may run well from the outside slot.