Top pick: #1 (Entry of 1-GENTLE ONE & 1a-HAPPY WAC) (5-2) - This a coupling from trainer Wayne Rice and he named the same rider on each at the time entries were taken. 'Gentle One' raced evenly facing tougher at Keeneland April 16th. It was nothing more than a conditioning race in her first since late Sept. She loves it at Presque Isle 38-8-6-8 and this veteran mare should beat these. 'Happy Wac' just failed here May 17 facing a bit weaker in her third back from a 6 1/2 month layoff. Her local record mirrors her entry-mates 39-8-6-6 and she completes a strong entry.
2nd pick: #7 (Bye Bye Bunting) (3-1) - Un-raced since late Oct, she's training well at Finger Lakes for her return. Mare fits with her best and won back-to-back starts here at this time a year ago.
3rd pick: #4 (Sprawling) (9-2) - Lightly-raced 5-year-old has been on the sidelines since Oct 12. She's another who loves it at Presque Isle 9-4-2-0 and daughter of 'Cat Thief' has excellent early speed if ready.