Apple Blossom among options for Actress

Actress, who finished second in the Grade 2, $350,000 Azeri last Saturday at Oaklawn, will be considered for Oaklawn’s Grade 1, $700,000 Apple Blossom Handicap on April 13.

“We’re going to keep our options open, keep her nominated to everything,” said Benny Glass, the racing manager for owners Gary and Mary West.

Actress returned to Florida on Monday. Last year, Actress won the Grade 3 Comely at Aqueduct and the Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan at Pimlico.

Actress was the first Oaklawn starter for trainer Jason Servis, the brother of John Servis, trainer of Smarty Jones. Smarty Jones swept Oaklawn’s series for 3-year-olds in 2004 before going on to win the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

Actress closed for second to Martini Glass in the Azeri and earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 90.

“She shows up every time,” said Glass.