Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ROYALLY BLAND) (4-1) - Filly has tired in both starts facing tougher, once each on turf and dirt. Trainer Mike McCarthy moves her back to the main track, drops her down from a $75K tag to run for $30,000, shortens her up in distance, and has her shedding blinkers. This $120K purchase meets a weak group, and I like her chances.
2nd pick: #6 (Girona) (5-2) - Blinkers go on this filly who drops into a claimer after a slow start and even effort debuting here in a grass sprint facing tougher May 18. Nicely spotted in her second attempt by Mark Glatt and is a strong win candidate today.
3rd pick: #5 (Hansen Tale Blues) (3-1) - Mare has finished 2nd in both starts since coming back from a 16.5-month layoff April 19. Both were in dirt sprints for a $25K tag, and this 5yo must be left in the mix.