(# 6) AFRICA MIA - Drops into a claimer for the first time and also switches surfaces. Good speed in all since the return from five-month freshening. Wins on the drop.

(# 1) Close the Deal - Good efforts since the return and off the claim by Terry Oliver. Has speed and a good post. May need to rate, as the top pick may be faster.

(# 5) Swannanoa - Poor start in second off the layoff situation by the O'Connell barn. Race before on the grass was good, and it set her up well for last, but the bad start gave her no shot.

(# 8) Premio Maxima - Nice series of works on view for the Stutts barn. Hasn't run since falling in only start at two last season. If she's a ready filly will impact these.