Top pick: #2 (SAND BOX) (3-1) - Lightly raced Pa-bred is cutting back a furlong and a turn after finishing third here facing a bit tougher going a mile on April 6. A good small barn (Penny Pearce) brings her back quickly, and strong finisher should get a solid pace to rally into.
2nd pick: #1 (Angel in Waiting) (5-2) - Speed/stalker draws the rail so she'll be sent hard from the start. Filly has run well several times at this trip without winning, and should be involved from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #7 (X Country Girl) (4-1) - Consistent sort went wire-to-wire at this distance on March 24 to clear the 2l condition. She's in career best form, has a flexible style, and draws a nice outside slot for this 7/8th's trip.
4th pick: #6 (Periwinkle) (8-1) - Mare tired facing tougher last out, and was 8 1/2 back of "Sand Box." It was her first since being claimed by Ed Auwarter in late Dec. and being sent in for a 70 day break at that time. May grab a share today at a square price.