Post Time 4:27 PM EST--This race comes up a bit shy on speed so deep closers will struggle to get the win today. #3 Cuff Me (7-2) is a handy sprinter out of the Tony Dutrow barn that possesses dominant early speed with early pace figures that tower over the rest of the field. Not bred for distance but with the ability to control the pace, Cuff Me will have everything her way up front on a lone lead. Broke very slow in her last, rushed and you know what happens next. Still finished a decent 4th. Certainly taking a drop in class among most of these and figure she'll handle the "first-time two turns" challenge.
The highly regarded #4 Imaginary Saint (5-1) offers great value in a race that feels chalky. Makes her second start off the layoff for Pletcher and Dominguez jumps from the Cuff Me saddle (or more likely, Tony Dutrow is taking advantage of Kent Desormeaux's quick Tampa Bay visit) to ride this one. Bred to run all day so distance is no problem and is projected to make a huge move forward in her form cycle today. Has a bit of staking speed and will sit third behind Cuff Me in the early stages.
The BC Juvenille Filly winner, #5 She Be Wild (8-5) makes her second start of the year and second start on the dirt. The first effort at Gulfstream Park wasn't very encouraging but runaway winner Bickersons is something special right now. She Be Wild will bounce right back here stalking fourth from the outside but she offers no value.
#6 Diva Delite (3-1) loves this track, has finished first or second in her last 11 starts, and has room for more improvement. If you are looking for the single in the 2nd or 3rd hole in exotics, this is your filly. A mortal lock to finish on the board.
Interesting bottom bombers for tri's and super's include the following:
#2 CC's Pal (15-1)--rates close to Imaginary Saint. Stranded 7 wide last out
#7 Mallory Square (12-1)--Get blinkers, offers some pace and will finish closer to Diva Delite today.
#8 Miss Afleet Alex (10-1)--Blinkers on, back to dirt where she thrives, solid work.
#10 Yournotthebossofme (15-1)--Strong late pace figs, finished close to Joanies Catch.
The Wager:
$2 Trifecta 3,4 with 3,4,5,6 with 1,2,7,8,10 ($60)
$5 Exacta 5,6 with 3,4