(# 2) THEMIS VALENTINE - Wide draw in initial race against California-bred straight maidens. Fought hard through very swift fractions while three wide. Was well bet in that race and takes a logical drop into claimer for second start. Sharp drill for this and moves inside and faces a largely un-raced group. One of them will need sub 45-seconds, speed to take the track from her.

(# 7) MOOD WINNER - Debuted for $40k, took some money and encountered problems at the start, after which she raced between horses in large field. Pedroza re-rides and would look for big improvement.

(# 's 5 and 6) Golden Venture and Summer in Dixie - First timers with some good works and fine human connections.

The Plays: $10 to win and place on #2.
$5 exacta box on 2-7.
$3 exacta boxes on 2-5 and 2-6.
Total Wager = $42.00