(# 2) NOW MORE THAN EVER - Only her third start of the season and second off a two month layoff. It's encouraging to see Kimmel run filly in basically back-to-back races for the first time since last fall. The field in the last allowance race, was stakes quality, and she could never extricate herself from a tough trip in traffic. Drops into a claimer today, and she should run well.

(# 8) Fort Carillon - Hit a new figure top in last in first start for Gary Contessa. Trainer claimed runner two back from Donk for 35K. She's by Runaway Groom, so the turf success is no surprise. Draws very well for the flat mile, and she'll be plenty tough.

(# 7) Inter Galactic - Veteran closer, was taken last out by Dove Houghton, a name that will become more familiar in the next few weeks.He's affiliated with Tony Dutrow, and has a high winning % over the past several years. Mare would like it fast and furious up front to help her closing tactics out.