Robert G. Dick Memorial

TRACK BANDIT PREVIEWS

The $200,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial H. (G3) has attracted a stout field of

nine fillies and mares to go 1 3/8 miles over the Delaware turf. DRESS REHEARSAL

(Ire) (Galileo [Ire]) looked the part in a stylish Orchid H. (G2) romp two back

and could be the one to beat for Bill Mott. The classy bay flopped at 3-5 in the

Bewitch H. (G3) at Keeneland in her most recent appearance, but the time off to

freshen should do her well from the outside post. Richard Migliore will be in

the irons.

WINTER VIEW (Thunder Gulch) has streaked to three wins in a row for Jonathan

Sheppard, the last pair coming in Grade 3 events. The peaking chestnut is proven

at 12 furlongs and was a winner in her lone start over this strip, which should

only enhance her chances. We'd rather see Julien Leparoux back aboard, but Gabriel

Saez could prove to be an ample replacement.

ASTROLOGIE (Fr) (Polish Precedent) was knocked off stride while in the midst

of her rally last time in the All Along S. (G3), but she still managed to finish

fourth by only 1 1/2 lengths and should be primed for her best in her third

start of the year for Christophe Clement. The multiple stakes heroine should be

in contention from the outset under Ramon Dominguez, and if she improves even a

little, she figures to be close at the wire.

TRENSA (Giant's Causeway) was visually impressive in a recent allowance score

at Delaware and looks like a sneaky longshot in this cast for Michael Matz. The

chestnut mare is in very good form and bred to run long, so the added ground

could help her in this event. If Anna Napravnik could secure a ground-saving

trip early, this one can surely contend for the exotics.

CAPRICE (Ger) (Monsun) has run well against two strong graded-stakes fields in

succession for Graham Motion, and the bay mare looks like she should be

competitive against these. The stakes winner loves a route of ground and has

good positional speed, so we'll also use this one in the gimmicks. DYNA'S LASSIE

(Dynaformer) ran a big third in the All Along most recently and has finished in

the top three in eight of her last nine for crafty turf conditioner Doug Fout.

The lightly raced five-year-old was a strong second in the Matchmaker S. (G3)

last season and has kept excellent company in her career, so if the distance

suits her, she could be in the mix beneath David Cohen.

AVIE'S TALE (Tale of the Cat) has never faced foes like this and is probably

in too deep against these for trainer Timothy Salzman. The consistent filly

might be better suited in a listed stakes race. JAUNTY GALE (Tiger Ridge) has

placed once in eight races in 2009 and looks overmatched. PRECIOUS PRINCESS

(Horse Chestnut [SAf]) faded to sixth in the All Along S. (G3) last out and is

facing a deeper field on this day, so we'll pass.