Top pick: #8 (STARSHIP MARQUIS) (3-1) - Pimlico shipper has been competitive there in both starts since dropping down to this level. Back in shape following a long layoff and jockey Victor Carrasco comes in for the mount.
2nd pick: #9 (Bold Gabby) (4-1) - Away slowly last out facing tougher, filly finished a non-threatening fourth that afternoon. Even-paced type drops back down in her second off a Steve Krebs claim and fits with her best figures. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Well Up) (8-1) - Filly rated before making a bid up the rail when debuting here for a $10K tag June 7. She reached contention but weakened late to finish 3rd of 9, beaten almost 4-lengths. Home bred moves up a bit, but is a win candidate with normal second-out improvement.
4th pick: #5 (Fit For a Ball) (6-1) - Away for 11-months, 4-year-old is training well locally for her return. Filly takes a big drop in class and trainer Cyndi Reese adds blinkers. A strong factor if ready.