Top pick: #2 (DREAMINGOF LILLIAN) - Speedy filly takes on males this afternoon and I rarely like them doing so. However, this daughter of "Max's Pal" has the best zip from the gate and the track may have some moisture in it this afternoon, a recipe for a front-running win.
2nd pick: #5 (Awesome Merger) - New York-bred takes on "open" company in this spot but he did so last out facing tougher and was disqualified and placed 2nd. He's run well from both on & off the pace and is a major factor in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Malibu Mystery) - Philly Park shipper has improved in his last pair after being dropped down in price and ran a career best there April 11 when he finished 3rd facing slightly tougher. Needs to step it up for any chance at knocking off the top two picks.