Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (SWEET ELLA) (4-1) - Well bred filly ships from Gulfstream Park where she rallied to miss by a 1/2 length going a mile on the grass for a $50,000 claiming price. Trainer Todd Pletcher drops her down a bit, shortens her up a furlong, and his main rider (John Velazquez is aboard.
2nd pick: #5 (Princess of Thieves) (3-1) - The main speed, she rated, bid to the front, then weakened in the final 1/16th to finish second here at this level and distance May 5. Four-year-old has been competitive in all four turf starts, she's making back-to-back appearances for the first time since the spring of 2015. An obvious win threat.
3rd pick: #11 (Galroyale) (8-1) - The field's lone mare, she raced evenly while finishing fourth, 4.5 lengths behind 'Princess of Thieves' here May 5. It was her first start in 11 months and she most likely need the race. Capable barn (Steve Klesaris) brings her back quickly and leading jockey Jose Ortiz stays aboard.
4th pick: #2 (Parting Shot) (5-1) - Lightly-raced filly has finished second in two of her races on the grass. Stretch runner ships from Gulfstream and has breezed locally three times for trainer John Kimmel. A late factor if able to avoid any traffic issues in this bulky field.
5th pick: #8 (Fringe Benefits) (8-1) - Longshot has been freshened up since April 10. Well bred filly has raced evenly in all four starts on the grass facing tougher and is dropping into a claimer for the first time.