ANALYSIS
Jerry Bossert 1 Star Channel was caught wide 13 days ago when seventh beaten less than four lengths against better; gets call. Easy Crossing suffered tough beat when he came up a neck short as the chalk on May 19; top threat. King Kreesa steps up off sharp wire score; could be the one to catch. DIRT SELECTION: Mulheb.
2 Cherokee Artist lost all chance when the saddle slipped in last but was a driving winner two back; call in open heat. Joan's Choice weakened to fourth against much better in last; was first or second in prior five. Strapping Groom might be the one to catch under Castellano.
3 Torment adds blinkers after finishing a close third in return; adds blinkers for this. All Zipped Up drops in for a tag and switches to Dominguez but is hard to endorse given his 0-for-30 record. Mr E Philip has weakened in last two going longer; cuts back to a sprint. DIRT SELECTION: Side Party Ralph.
4 Imagining scored by a length in return from six-month break; should be tighter for this. Grand Rapport has won two- of-five turf starts; working steadily for first outing since May 13. Tahoe Lake has hit the board in his last nine turf tries; shows two bullet workouts for this. DIRT SELECTION: Self Control.
5 Almost an Angel ran a much-improved second when placed on the grass in latest; has breezed twice since. Apple Cider is a $360k More Than Ready baby debuting for top Clement barn; can win first out. Classy Broad ships in from Fair Hill for Motion with Leparoux riding; watch the board. Billboard Babe adds blinkers switching to the grass. 6 Harpsichord goes turf to dirt after tiring to fifth against better on the grass; gets in light. Just Safe finds soft spot for initial going; low-percentage barn hits at 28% when using Montalvo. Lafamilia is another firster who could fire against slow bunch.
7 Smokem's Charm came up empty in return from almost eight-month layoff when fourth as the chalk; can atone in this spot. Readthebyline is 0-for-10 but ran well to get up for second in similar spot; consider. Fair Trade has speed and could be the one to catch breaking from the rail.
8 Mizzen Donald has been freshened up since being eased on May 13; working steadily since and can nail the speed. Evasive Cat broke maiden by over five when last seen on Jan. 11; shows a string of works for return. Famous Rose has been in the exacta in 11-of-18 starts and shows a bullet work for this.
9 Alternative is 0-for-10 but has been facing much better in the Midwest; barn is hitting at 33%. Bustarella goes turf to dirt taking needed drop; can surprise at a price. Rock N Glamour showed good speed in lone start before stopping badly; drops in with claimers for the first time. Jade Glory Again has been second best in last four dirt tries.