Top pick: #7 (VERSE OF POETRY) - Filly chased and tired late on July 5th racing for $35,000. Effort was her first since December 14th and her trainer (J.P.Terranova) brings her back on short notice (10 days). The horse to beat with any move forward.
2nd pick: #5 (Sarah's Sally) - Daughter of "Malibu Moon" has been competitive in all three starts since dropping into claimers. She's had a winning position turning for home in her last pair but finished evenly. Contender again today.
3rd pick: #1a (Officer Flirt) - $125,000 daughter of "Officer" moves back to the grass after a troubled trip here on June 5th in an "off the turf" contest. Nice drill on July 2nd and if she has any ability she'll show it in this spot. Part of a Gary Contessa trained entry.
4th pick: #1 (Southern Princess) - The 2nd half of the Contessa duo hasn't raced since last November. Has some speed, is working steadily, and she draws the hedge. This field looks susceptible to a speed type like her. Tough if she can clear.