Top pick: #8 (PAYING IT FORWARD) (5-1) - She had some serious traffic issues down the stretch when debuting here in a 5-furlong contest May 20, a race that was switched 'off the turf'. Daughter of 'Yes It's True' was only beaten a bit over a length and has worked three times since. Gets a slight edge, but make sure you reverse your exactas.
2nd pick: #10 (Good Gator) (3-1) - $70K daughter of 'Good and Tough' chased and held down the place spot here May 27 racing at this level and distance. A career best overall, the high-percentage barn of Pat Devereux adds blinkers for this attempt.
3rd pick: #9 (Z Bonita) (10-1) - Debuting filly had a bullet half-mile gate breeze on June 2. Trainer Ron Faucheux is having a great year and meet and this grey 3-year-old may contend at a square price.
4th pick: #6 (Hot Yankee) (7-2) - The field's most experienced maiden has gone 5-0-2-3 in dirt sprints and is 4-0-1-2 locally. Home bred has a flexible style, enters in shape, and is an obvious contender.