Joyful Victory, Class of this race and sitting on the inside…should see her running with the boys in the Preakness.
Lilacs and Lace and Summer Soiree will get out quick and take the early lead from the 2 and 3 positions. Both Phillies want to be in the front and this will be there down fall as I see them tiring around the turn and fading in the stretch.
Kathmanblu, ran well with Leparoux as the mount…solid horse and will finish in the money. No drive in last race…hopefully that was more Alan Garcia then the horse.
Suave de Faire is an interesting long shot…could sneak in for a show with a late kick and has a place and two shows in her dirt track races all gaining over the last furlong. This race will be her 5th Jockey so she the new ride should not be a factor. Keep in mind she will have blinders on…could affect Zazu or Kathmanblu if she gets spooked.
Zazu is a good horse and has finished better then Plum Pretty a couple times. Steady horse and I don’t see any evidence of a late kick that will scare any of the finishers and she should run around second or third and then crush your dreams as she fades late.
Her Smile, Love seeing Go Go Gomez at 20-1…just not on Her Smile…distance is too much…workouts have been subpar…non factor.
Bouquet Booth, vanilla results thus far…weak workouts and only success is starting on the outside and not in the traffic…will probably surprise me because I am missing something but I am staying away.
Daisy Devine needs a slow pace…she won’t find one in this race.
Street Storm has never ran more than a mile. She has no chance.
Holy Heavens will want to hang back and make a late run with Plum Pretty…looks a little uncomfortable on the outside. Lost to Joyful Victory the last two times out and workouts are unimpressive.
Plum Pretty, I love this horse on the outside with a late kick. She is not afraid to run wide. Look for the late close to finish in the money.
St. John’s River, good closer…likes the outside…ran well with Napravnik as the mount…at 30-1 well worth a shot.
Picks: Joyful Victory, Kathmanblu, Plum Pretty, St John’s River
Long Shot: Suave de Faire