Top pick: #5 (IRISH GYPSY) - Seems like no matter what the feature is on Saturdays, trainer Bob Baffert always has a big say in the outcome. This hard-hitting mare is one of three entered by the barn and they'll all race as separate betting interests. This daughter of "Hennessy" won a stakes at Lone Star Park May 30th, then scored in another minor stakes on this surface three weeks later. One-run type has a fine overall slate (13-5-4-1) and is (4-1-2-0) on this surface. Lots of speed for her to rally into and she's the pick in a competitive event.
2nd pick: #6 (Mildly Offensive) - Very lightly-raced filly set the pace and weakened slightly to finish fourth in a sprint stakes on the grass June 18th. Race was only her third overall and came off a three month break. Working fast since, trainer Carla Gaines will move her back to the main track this afternoon.The field's lone 3-year-old, her blazing early speed must be respected.
3rd pick: #4 (Ultra Blend) - Hard-hitting Cal-bred has been freshened-up by trainer Mike Mitchell since she finished second in the G2 Milady H. going two-turns here May 21st. Seems better going a bit farther, but her 4-for-5 record on this footing balances that out a bit. Stretch threat.