Top pick: #7 (S S ROYAL ENDEAVOR) - Filly has been freshened-up for the past two months by the barn of Kate O'Connell. Filly stalked in her debut, bid strongly and finished a close-up fourth in a race that has produced a pair of next-out winners. Blinkers were added in her second start and she tired after setting the pace. Drops, and Rosemary Homeister takes over, the trainer's main rider.
2nd pick: #2 (Embellishment) - Recently returned from a six-week break with a sprint on the dirt, an obvious "prep" for today's longer turf contest. Has the look of a professional maiden, but is a contender nontheless.
3rd pick: #3 (Ducktionary) - Daughter of Lexicon has been in steady training for a very good barn (Dale Bennett). She'll debut at a difficult distance, but the field is not that strong for the level.