Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (IT'S A LOVELY DAY) (7-2) - Well bred filly is shortening up in distance following a pair of efforts here at this level going 8.5 furlongs. In the high energy barn of Jay Servis, he's adding blinkers (a 29% move), and Irad Ortiz Jr is back on the re-ride.
2nd pick: #7 (Traci's Girl) (6-1) - Very fast from the gate, she tired after setting the pace here at this level and distance May 3. It was her first since Nov. 25 and she most likely needed the effort. Trainer Charlie Baker is adding blinkers, but more importantly he replaces apprentice Reyes with Joel Rosario. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Gunboat Diplomacy) (4-1) - Filly drops into a claimer in her third back following a four month layoff. Wide in her last pair facing tougher, trainer Bruce Brown has Jose Ortiz aboard for the first time. This daughter of 'Midshipman' is dangerous today.
4th pick: #9 (Taniell's Candy) (9-2) - Nice debut April 17 at Aqueduct saw her chase a quick pace before weakening late to check in 3rd of 11, beaten just over 6 lengths at this level and distance. She's in the mix if this contest remains on the turf.