Top pick: #5 (GIANT FINISH) (6-1) - Price play was highly thought of at this time last year, but after a pair of poor efforts in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes he was sent in for a lengthy vacation. Son of "Frost Giant" has raced evenly in his return pair, but is working very fast since his latest. Colt is one of two who has won on this surface in the past and has a solid shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #2 (Indy Tune) (4-1) - Veteran runs first off a Michelle Nevin claim and the former asst. to Rick Dutrow has been dealing a hot hand of late. Speed/stalker has worked twice since the barn change and draws the rail for this attempt.
3rd pick: #4 (Go Get the Basil) (5-2) - Consistent sort 15-3-4-2 has back class and is working fast for his first since Feb. 10. Fits with his best, has enough speed to stay close, and is a win threat.
4th pick: #1a (Warrior Up) (15-1) - Longshot has no early speed but should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into. Not a strong win candidate, but is capable of grabbing a small slice at a big price if the pace picture is in his favor.