ANALYSIS

You won’t make any money, but you may see a star taking the next step in her development. #4 Maggie’s Girl (3-5) has won the first two starts of her career by a combined total of 14 1/2 lengths. A repeat of either of those starts would make her three-for-three; the only question she’ll need to answer in this spot is that of the distance. Her two wins both came in one-turn dashes, while tonight, she’ll try to carry her speed two turns for the first time. The evidence suggests she should manage the added ground fine: she’s been drawing away in her two wins to date, and her dam, the First Defence mare Maginot Line, earned all of her wins going two turns at CT… If Maggie’s Girl falters, the most likely beneficiary is #2 Strong Willed (8-1). The Farrior trainee won nicely two back, then tired late after Music Lass rebuffed her bid last out. She’ll make her third start off the bench in this one… Perhaps #6 No Denying Denis (10-1) is headed in the right direction. Her last was pretty good after a couple of off-color races… #3 Love of Grace (5-2) bested never-won-two rivals in last and still can improve…