(# 2) SWEETNESS 'N LIGHT - Returns off two solid career outings. Strong late close in debut to lose by a nose. Powerful win in last at the always tough Keeneland meet. Dangerous speed today stretching out to two turns for the first time for the red-hot Stidham barn. Inside post helps.

(# 4) Democrat Taxes - Never been worse than third in four career starts. Versatile filly can stalk or rate from behind. Trainer Werner very good with the sprint-to-route move.

(# 7) Eight Belles - Powerful win in last start at Delaware. Change of tactics that day. Wired the field. Has shown the ability to rate which should happen today. Trained by Larry Jones, the conditioner of "Hard Spun" who ran second in this year's BC Classic.