Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (SHEZA FIRST SAMURAI) (5-2) - The probable favorite, Tommy Town filly set/pressed a solid pace and held to finish second facing slightly tougher March 25. A career best, it was her first in a claimer and she has a recency advantage on two of her main rivals.
2nd pick: #4 (American Rhiannon) (6-1) - Speedy filly moves up a bit following a pace-setting second place finish for a $30K claiming price April 9. Much improved in her last pair, 3-year-old should be in this from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #6 (Pay Or Play) (7-2) - Away from action since Aug. 3, filly is making only her second start. When debuting at Del Mar for a $50K tag she broke slowly and tired after rushing up in the early stages. Bet down to favoritism that afternoon she was claimed by Rich Baltas. Working above average for her return, she's a threat if ready.
4th pick: #5 (California Summer) (3-1) - Three-year-old was competitive in four of five starts in 2016. On the sidelines since Aug. 31, she finished second going a mile for a $50K tag that afternoon at Del Mar. Can factor of the layoff with her best.