TALE OF LADY MARIA (1) knuckled down strongly to get within half a length of the winner in third last start over 1207m at this track. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Leading contender. SHIPSHEWANA (4) finished fifth over 1609m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) at her most recent appearance on March 30. Looks a winning chance. NEUTRAL CAUSE (5) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 0.1 lengths last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Has a solid record at this circuit. Sure to be competitive. SWEET STAR (2) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.