Top pick: #5 (CONGA BELLA) (5-2) - Veteran mare is one of two entered by trainer Patty Farro and the pair race uncoupled. She was an impressive winner here last out in a local starter-allowance and the figure earned was impressive. Barn moves her up in class and I like her chances.
2nd pick: #2 (Andean Moon) (6-1) - Price play tired after pressing a quick pace here at this level on April 7th. It was her first since Dec. 3 and trainer Keith Lebarron brings her back quickly for this. She's gone 10-4-0-4 on this surface and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Primo Via) (2-1) - Mare is cutting back in distance and moving up in class seeking her third straight win. Veteran speed/stalker is in career best form and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Missredhead) (8-1) - The second of the Farro pair, Pa.-bred is cutting back in distance and moving in withb "open" company. Mare rallied to defeat state-bred allowance foes going two-turns April 14th and would benefit if the speed doesn't hold up. Stretch threat.