Top pick: #1 (INTREPID) - He drops in half and into a career soft spot this afternoon. Has the rail, Dominguez, and is working fast on this strip for his first start since Nov.17th. The top pick, he's coupled in the wagering with #1a Gold is Good, and only one will run.
2nd pick: #1a (Gold Is Good) - Coupled with the top pick and only one of those will go. Lightly raced, well-bred, expensive, and he has good early speed. Tough if he runs.
3rd pick: #7 (All My Chips) - Has consistently shown good early speed and trainer Nick Zito left him here after going to Gulfstream in Dec. Capable of staying in this from start-to-finish, and at a square price.
4th pick: #4 (Ulterior Motive) - Calder invader has been competitive in all three starts since dropping down in price and has enough speed to stay within range early. Strong late threat.