HORSES TO WATCH

SPARKY VILLE

Trainer: Jeff Bonde Last race: May 11, 2nd Finish: 3rd by 4 1/2 Beyer: 63 This 2-year-old can flat run. Not quick racing 4 1/2 furlongs, he trailed the field, was not urged, angled out for the drive, finished big, and galloped out super. Candy Ride colt will be tough to beat second time out.

AVALANCHE

Trainer: John Sadler Last race: May 12, 1st Finish: 3rd by 4 3/4 Beyer: 84 Closing N1X turf miler raced inside, was blocked into the lane, unable to generate momentum, and coasted home as the favorite. The race was inconclusive. He might prefer a rally-wide trip next time out.

FIRST DUDETTE

Trainer: Brian Koriner Last race: May 12, 8th Finish: 3rd by 2 3/4 Beyer: 79

This improving filly held best of the speed in a sprint stakes for 3-year-old fillies. Chased a fast pace, made the lead into the stretch, and got swallowed late by closers. Sharp effort – a career best.

JOURNAL ENTRY

Trainer: Carla Gaines Last race: May 12, 9th Finish: 6th by 4 1/2 Beyer: 59 A debuting filly by Uncle Mo, she was only prepping in a turf sprint. Lacked speed, cut the corner, rallied inside, got in a tight spot on the rail, and finished on her own in educational debut.

– Brad Free

WOODBINE LEONARD’S BAY

Trainer: David Bell Last race: May 13, 9th Finish: 5th by 1 3/4 Beyer: 61 He experienced traffic problems in both of his starts at the meet and could be ready to pop third time off the winter layoff.

FLORIDA WON

Trainer: Norm McKnight Last race: May 13, 7th Finish: 2nd by 3/4 Beyer: 83

The classy veteran came wide from off slow fractions to finish well over a track that was kind to speed. McKnight claimed him, and his numbers right off the claim are off the charts.

MOKA LATTE

Trainer: Mark Casse Last race: May 13, 6th Finish: 4th by 4 Beyer: 67 The 3-year-old Uncle Mo filly met older first-level allowance rivals following an extended layoff. After breaking awkwardly, she closed inside on her left lead and galloped out well.