(# 3) NEW YORK DIXIE - Ran well around two-turns at the Fair Grounds this past winter against open maidens. Last at Belmont at 1 1/8 miles should have her fit and ready for this assignment, and she's the filly to beat.

(# 4) Bardot - First-timer from Tom Bush debuts with Lasix and comes in with a solid work tab. This is a weak group for the level, and she need not be stakes material to impact this group.

(# 10) Royal Natalie - $175,000 yearling has improved dramatically with the switch to the infield. Will probably either gun for the top, or elect to sit right off the lead if someone else wants it.

(#'s 1 and 8) La Gioia Ditutti and Lady Alice - Would use these runners very lightly in the bottoms of any exotics wagers that you make.