Top pick: #2 (AKIRA) - Very wide last out going two-turns at Aqueduct, trainer Francis Abbott will cut this filly by Aldebaran back in distance today. 4yo was competitive two back facing "open" special weights at Gulfstream and has a pair of sharp drills at Fair Hill for this attempt. The top pick.
2nd pick: #10 (Rennina) - Filly ran evenly last out at this level and trip in her first back off a half-year's layoff and trainer Jim Bond brings her back on short notice and adds the "hood". This is a weak group and filly is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Little Reya) - She was much improved in her latest when trainer Randi Perdaud added both blinkers & lasix and switched this filly to the turf. Racing at this level and distance on this course she finished strongly to run 4th of 10, beaten 3 1/2 lengths. Barn brings her back quickly ( 12 days) and she can contend this afternoon.