NEW YORK (AP) -Devil May Care, making her first start since running 10th against the colts in the Kentucky Derby, rebounded Saturday to win the $250,000 Mother Goose Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Belmont Park.

The victory was a present for trainer Todd Pletcher on his 43rd birthday. John Velazquez was aboard as Devil May Care beat Connie and Michael by 1 1/4 lengths for her fourth win in seven races.

Devil May Care showed that she came through the Derby experience in a good way.

``It was a big race from her, and I've always felt she was the best filly in her generation,'' Pletcher said. ``She had shown us every sign after the Derby that she was as good as she had ever been. She trained brilliantly, like she always does. Aside from losing a little bit of weight in the Derby like most horses, colts or fillies, will do, she came out of it really well. It was just a matter of making sure we gave her the proper time.''

Devil May Care cruised into contention on the turn and took charge as the field straightened away in the lane. Velazquez peeked back to see if anyone else was gaining while Devil May Care remained solidly in command under a hand ride.

Devil May Care earned $150,000 for Glencrest Farm. She paid $3.90, $2.70 and $2.10 as the 4-5 favorite. Connie and Michael returned $4.10 and $3. Biofuel paid $2.70 to show.

Pletcher's other two fillies came next in the five-horse field: Katy Now and Ailalea.

The time was 1:42.06 for the 1 1-16 miles on the fast track.