Top pick: #8 (LA MILANESA) - French import was sharpened in a dirt sprint here June 6, her first race since late December. Moves to the turf and stretches-out in distance for a good barn (Dave Carroll). Can upset the #7 filly.
2nd pick: #7 (Crusin'nthebridle) - Daughter of "Unbridled's Song" made up a lot of ground in her debut to finish fourth of 12. Filly has come back to work well since for her trainer (Mike Maker). Maker is sharp second out (24%) and he names his main go-to rider today (Jason Leparoux).
3rd pick: #2 (Queen of Empire) - Daughter of "Empire Maker" made a good bid in her debut and leveled off late. Filly has a nice work on June 23 for a trainer (George Weaver) who does well second time out (18%).