Top pick: #11 (GULF COAST GIRL) (7-2) - Filly rallied to win here going 7-furlongs at this $5,000 claiming price May 23. 4-year-old cleared the 2l condition that day and moved to the high energy barn of Karl Broberg following a acclaim. New trainer wins at a 32% rate first off the claim and this one-run type draws a fine outside post.
2nd pick: #4 (Etta J) (9-2) - Consistent 3-year-old has been sharp in 7-2-1-3 in all but one start this year, and in that outing she was off slowly. Speed/stalker should be involved every step and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Snowy Girl) (6-1) - Mare raced both wide and evenly here May 6, but was only three lengths behind 'Etta J.' Freshened up since, a fast/and or contested pace would help her one-run style out.
4th pick: #5 (Zarbs Early Bird) (6-1) - Lightly-raced 3-year-old is dropping back down after checking in sixth of nine, beaten 3 1/2 lengths facing tougher May 22 at Louisiana Downs. She had been sharp in both previous races here and runs with blinkers on for this attempt.