Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BLENHEIM PALACE) (3-1) - Freshened up since March 15, Phipps home bred finished second that day going nine furlongs at this level at Gulfstream Park. She's been competitive at this 1 1/4 mile trip in the past, has a ground saving post, and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Empress of the Nile) (2-1) - Daughter of 'Pioneer of the Nile' ships in from Kentucky where she missed by a 'nose' at this level going nine furlongs April 12. In shape, improving, and a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Swizzle) (8-1) - Three-year-old has been competitive in four straight starts at this level going a mile at Tampa Bay Downs. Filly has more early speed than most, is training nicely at Fair Hill, and trainer Graham Motion has Jose Ortiz aboard.
4th pick: #7 (Violet Blue) (6-1) - From a very good turf barn (Jim Toner), filly exits the same April 12 race at Keeneland as 'Empress of the Nile.' Bounced around at the break, she rallied late to finish four lengths behind that rival. She's worked twice since and Castellano is aboard.