Top pick: #5 (DANI'S STORM) (6-1) - Hard-hitting mare was beaten by a "nose" here going seven-furlongs facing Pa-bred allowance foes April 7. It was her first start since Jan. 14th, and she's run well at this level in the past. Gets a slight edge in a tough contest.
2nd pick: #3 (Popalicious) (3-1) - Home-bred has a fine overall record (12-4-5-2) and is working sharply for her first since March 21. In a winning barn (Todd Beattie), and this speed/stalker is a big threat in her local debut.
3rd pick: #1 (Joya Real) (2-1) - Mare ran a career best "figure" when winning here facing a bit weaker on April 8. It was her first since Jan. 20th, and that ran her local record to 8-4-1-1. Win candidate despite a rise in class.
4th pick: #6 (Cape Cod Carol) (7-2) - New York shipper comes off an even effort on March 29 in a $100K stakes for fellow Empire-state breds. She had won her previous start and is working well at Belmont Park for this assignment.