Top pick: #1 (COMPARI) - Sped/stalker has the advantage as he breaks from the inside post at a distance where the first turn comes up quickly. He's 7 for 13 on the grass and just missed winning a stakes on this surface last nov. Working fast locally for this and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #10 (Mr. Commons) - Multiple stakes winner has never raced locally, but this mile distance is one he loves (7-3-3-0). Stromg finisher draws a tiugh outside post and needs to wirk out a trouble free trip in order to defeat Compari.
3rd pick: #3 (Calimonco) - He's been beaten by Mr. Commons the three times they've faced each other, but draws well inside of him, and this stakes winner has a shot at a square price.
4th pick: #11 (Venomous) - Major runner in France, this English-bred just missed in the (G2) Oak Tree Derby at Santa Anita in his North American debut, but raced evenly in his next pair. Working fast for his first start since Dec 26th and a major player with his best.