Top pick: #8 (LADY DYNA) (3-1) - $300,000 daughter of 'Tapit' has run well in all three starts, each coming on the turf. Stalking filly missed by a 'nose' at this distance when debuting Jan 1 at Gulfstream and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Trensia) (9-2) - She's from the same barn (Mike Matz) as 'Lady Dyna' and has finished 2nd in two of four starts, each on the grass. Home bred is racing 2nd back from a 5 1/2 month layoff and draws the rail. Daughter of 'Curlin' raced evenly last out at Keeneland April 23 and has been training well above average at Fair Hill. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Native Strike) (5-2) - Strong finisher just missed in her debut and was less3 1/2 back of 'Dyna' in her follow up start. The Clement barn has her making back-to-back starts for the first time and this daughter 'Smart Strike' is a win candidate.
4th pick: #4 (No Fighting) (4-1) - No speed type is racing is making back-to-back starts for the first time and does so with Lasix added. The Faster the pace, the better her chances.