Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (WAKE UP SMILING) (3) - Home bred stretches out a furlong following a third-place finish here at this level going six furlongs April 29. It was her first start since late July and first off a private trainer switch to Linda Rice.
2nd pick: #4 (Tough Temper) (10-1) - Longshot hasn't raced since Dec 16. $155K purchase clearly is better on the grass and finished a pace-setting third at this level going six furlongs when debuting here last October. Working above average and a threat if ready at a big price.
3rd pick: #3 (Preying Mantis) (12-1) - Another longshot, she hasn't shown much to date, but is bred to be a much better horse than that. Daughter of 'Medaglia d'Oro' has a new trainer (Phil Serpe) and he's best known for turf success.
4th pick: #11 (Dream On) (6-1) - Lightly raced, she rallied to check in a close up fourth here April 29 racing at this level going six furlongs. Well backed in all four starts, she has a good post for this seven furlong finale.
5th pick: #8 (Same Kinda Crazy) (5-1) - Improving filly just missed last ut and has gotten much better since switching to the turf. One-run type stretches out a furlong and must be left in the mix.