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Houston Ladies Classic (G3) $400,000 up

I’m a Chatterbox returns in the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3)

1. Danzatrice – Easy winner last time out in Fair Grounds Tiffany Lass. Gets new rider in Saez who’s plenty capable.

2. Family Tree – Another who was last ridden by @FloTheJock but gets the other French journeyman Leparoux off an easy win at Zia last time in the ZP Oaks. Leparoux won the G2 Indiana Oaks aboard this one last July.

4. I’m a Chatterbox – Won the G1 Spinster two back before facing off against Beholder and Songbird in the BC Distaff when showing toughness. Not a lock at 6 to 5 but shortening up should help her cause.

5. Tiffany Case – Started career here winning first time out last February going 6f. Followed that with a win at 5 1/2 before shipping to Mahoning Valley to get nothing. Did win last time out over Turfway Polytrack in first two-turn effort.

7. Unbridled Mo – Pletcher doesn’t ship this far Southwest for fun and brings in top rider Ortiz. Beat Family Tree two-back in the Remington Park Oaks but was put on the shelf for past two months after poor showing last time out in the G3 Comely.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 2 – 1