Top pick: #10 (CATALINA BONITA) (8-1) - Filly is racing off a brief layoff ( May 2) and is working fast for this attempt. She's broken poorly in three straight, but her recent drills may indicate trainer Kristin Mulhall has her headed in the right direction. Four-year-old has a nice outside post at this trip and can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #6 (Olenderpolarbear) (7-2) - Speedy sort races for the first time since March 8. He's been competitive in two straight at this tag and should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #7 (Queen's Balladier) (7-2) - Grey 4-year-old drops into a claimer for the first time, switches from grass to dirt, and shortens up in distance. Contends in this spot.
4th pick: #3 (Sparkling Peg) (3-1) - Freshened up since April 17, she's racing first off a Bill Spawr claim (a strong 31% winning angle). He's worked this filly a half-dozen times since May 11 and she must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #5 (Birthday) (6-1) - Daughter of 'Malibu Moon' showed nothing when debuting in a grass sprint here May 9. Working fast since, trainer Carla Gaines drops her way down in class and switches her from turf to dirt.