Top pick: #2 (RUBY'S MINE) (3-1) - Veteran mare appears to have raced herself back into shape after returning from a 3-month layoff Feb. 21st. Speedy 5yo ships back from Pimlico where she finished a close up fourth sprinting on the grass at this level. She breaks just off the rail and can take this group from wire-to-wire.
2nd pick: #6 (Shesgotthemoves) (5-2) - New York shipper drops in class and shortens up in distance. In a good mid-level barn (Michelle Nevin), this 5yo Pa-bred is a threat from off the pace.
3rd pick: #9 (Sweet Emster) (4-1) - Lightly raced and speedy, she ships in from Charles Town where she raced evenly in a pair facing tougher. Mare did not break 'cleanly' in either start there, but has a fine local record (4-2-1-0). She's dropping in class and is a strong win candidate with an alert beginning.
4th pick: #4 (Nice N' Sweet) (10-1) - Mare rallied to finish second at this level and distance April 14, but ran very poorly in a follow up start a week ago. Fits with her best, and she'll be a square price.