(# 6) RUSSIAN SAGE - Has the best turf race on view of any in here who have tried that surface. Draws a good attack post for supposed stalking tactics. Has been well backed in all starts and attracted top riders in all three.

(# 2) Wishful Tomcat - Consistent runner on dirt, tries the infield for the first time. Has speed and a good post, and should be prominent the whole race.

(# 4) Burnished Copper - Excellent try in only start and it came at this track, surface, and distance. Raced a bit "greenly" and closed late to get the place. Very fast pace that day may have aided her a bit.

(# 1) Grey Expression - Draws the hedge and makes second lifetime start. Only two lengths behind the third pick in last, and Linda Rice continues to send out very "live" runners.