Handicapper Tips & Picks

BAYAKOA (G3):

#6 LOVED holds a class edge in this field as the lone graded stakes winner and something she will look to carry here in the seasonal debut. Her class along with consistency recording some of the higher figures in the field fit on par and the outside draw in the compact field can assist to dictate a trip for regular rider, T. Gaffalione with runstyle versatility.

#5 FREE LIKE A GIRL has yet to secure the graded stakes win, though holds many listed stakes wins and has been tight there holding her own in graded stakes company.  And held her own with the show finish in the Apple Blossom (G1) last year, a number that has her competitive with the is field and should be fit with the recent series of race and WIDE trip two weeks ago. Her form from 2024 has held up and validated with common rival #1 CORNINGSTONE the now horse this season coming in with confidence on a two race win streak and favorable trip noting the timing wheeling right back today where she will be required to put forward another top effort with this group.

#2 WILD ABOUT HILARY if allowed could sneak away on the front end and one that has been tough when given that type of trip, the key winning the Pago Hop last month. This is a tougher group a higher par though perhaps can get clear and hold for a minor even if the win is a tall task.