Top pick: #3 (PADRONA) (5-1) - She raced evenly here facing tougher on May 22nd in her second back from a 6 1/2 month layoff after having shown good early speed in her return effort running for a $25K tag. Capable barn (Ralph Martinez) drops her to a new low and she seems primed for her best.
2nd pick: #1a (Afleet Tee) (8-1) - Well-bred filly has tired in her first pair back from a six month layoff and both have come against state-bred special weights. Trainer Tracey Wisner drops this daughter of "Northern Afleet" into a claimer for the first time and 3-year-old is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Navajo Bo) (3-1) - Filly showed nothing here last out facing tougher, but in her previous start had run a career best when beaten a neck at the same level. Drops to a new low and is in the win mix.
4th pick: #2 (Far Away Moon) (6-1) - Nice debut here on May 17th saw her chase the fast pace of a "long gone" winner and easily hold down the place spot in a field of 10. Claimed that day by Dennis Cluney for $8,000, he brings her back 26 days, adds lasix, and moves her up to run for $15K.