(# 7) ROMEO'S BELLA - Stretches out for Laura Posada off what is her best race to date. Trainer also adds Lasix and blinkers today, and that total makeover should enable her to give it her best shot in this weak field.

(# 4) Gold in the Sand - Last pair were solid efforts at this distance and price tag. Needs patient handling as another apprentice gives it a go.

(# 3) Dance It Is - Stretches out for Bob Hale in a third off the layoff situation. Last was her best yet, so she has a shot from on or just off the lead.

(# 9) Concerto's Miss - Barnmate of the top pick though they will race uncoupled. Has improved since returning from an eight month vacation, and also the switch to the Posada barn. Post is of no help, but if she continues to move forward, she has a chance.