Top pick: #3 (MINT CITY) - Very quick from the gate, this daughter of "Five Star Day" won her debut in wire-to-wire fashion at the Ferndale Fair was disqualified for "drifting in" late and bothering a rival. She was a bit "keyed" up here last out and tired after being involved in a pace duel going 6 furlongs. She's brought back in seven days for this and trainer Quinn Howey adds blinkers for the first time. This 4 furlong distance should get her to the winner's circle.
2nd pick: #5 (Taste of Joy) - Races for the leading trainer at this meet (Doug O'Neill) and this daughter of "Victory Gallop" ran third when debuting here at this trip four days ago. Returns on a short rest and meets a weak field overall. Stretch threat.