Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (AKATEA) (5-2) - Irish bred and French raced, she finished 2nd in a rich Group 1 contest facing males last September at Longchamp. Imported soon after, filly was very 'keyed up' in her N. American debut April 16 at Keeneland. It was in the G1 Jeny Wiley Stakes, and it attracted reigning turf queen 'Tepin.' Freshened up since, she's working fine, and should rebound in this spot.
2nd pick: #4 (Now Power) (4-1) - Well bred and lightly raced, daughter of 'Tiznow' has won two in a row on the grass. The latest came here in a first-level allowance at this distance May 22. It earned her a career best 'figure,' and this 4yo still has room for upside.
3rd pick: #6 (Sokie) (8-1) - Very lightly raced, she ships from Gulfstream where she tired going a mile on the grass in a $75K stakes June 4. She had won three of her previous five starts on the turf, and stalker is dangerous with her best at a square price.
4th pick: #2 (Coming Attraction) (3-1) - Grey filly by 'Tapit' has finished 2nd the last two times she raced at this level. Stretch runner is 4-0-1-2 locally and is a late threat, but think she'll be over-bet.