It could be a red-letter day for leading track jockey Antonio Gallardo, who has a cracking book of rides. BLAZING BROOKE (NAP) was only third behind Caspian Tale here in December but Kathleen O’Connell’s filly has made strides since, winning twice. She had Lady Love behind when keeping on behind Scarlet Bow last month and can get back on track in this. Blue Chicory had been running well at Gulfstream Park prior to scoring over track and trip 12 days ago so looks a danger but last month’s winner Pleasant Buffy looks held by the selection. Speeding Starlet has claims on her form against Scarlet Bow, however.
Blue Chicory (USA) 11-2 (8-10) 4w1st trn,repelled foe, won at Tampa Bay Downs 1m fst in Apr beating Dude's Secret (8-12) by 5l, 10 ran.
Pleasant Buffy (USA) 2-1fav (8-7) Pace,clear, hand urged, won at Tampa Bay Downs 7f fst in Mar beating Mancora (8-7) by shd, 7 ran.
Mamma White Socks (USA) 20-1 (8-6) Rank, angled in, faded, 8th of 9, 14l behind Marmalade (8-6) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m gd in Apr.
Speeding Starlet (USA) 16-5 (8-10) Bid 3w1/4, flattened, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Eyerish Inspired (8-10) at Tampa Bay Downs 7f fst in Apr.
Lady Love (USA) 17-4 (8-10) Settled btw,angled 5wd, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Eyerish Inspired (8-10) at Tampa Bay Downs 7f fst in Apr.
Shiny Surprise (USA) 55-1 (8-6) Firmly rated 3w, faded, 7th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Marmalade (8-6) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m gd in Apr.
Caspian Tale (USA) 13-1 (8-6) Through early,, last of 6, shd behind Publicist (8-8) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m fst in Feb.
Blazing Brooke (USA) 33-10 (8-10) Attnded,urged,no match, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Scarlet Bow (8-6) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m fst in Mar.
