Top pick: #6 (MISSION IMPAZIBLE) - Lightly raced and talented son of "Unbridled's Song" won the Louisiana Derby (G2) at the Fair Grounds in late March of 2010 but injured himself in the Kentucky Derby (G1) five weeks later. On the shelf until late Jan, he's racing himself back into shape and won the New Orleans Hdcp(G2) last out. Working fine since and don't believe this 4-year-old has yet reached his full potential. He has a flexible style and is the choice in a very "deep" field.
2nd pick: #11 (Regal Ransom) - World traveler has always hinted at being a top runner, but injuries and a trip to the middle east have both slowed his carer down to some extent. Has talent and missed by a neck in a sprint atakes at Gulfstream a month ago in his first race since late Nov. Working fast, has good early speed, and will be stretching-out in distane this afternoon.
3rd pick: #7 (First Dude) - After missing by a neck at Gulfstream in Feb. of 2010 in his first race facing winners this colt ran in 10 straight stakes (including 7 Grade 1's) and did himself proud in many. Switched to the Baffert barn earlier this year he gave him some class relief last out (and a confidence booster) when he won a first-level allowance at Santa Anita to get his second win. Tough customer will have a say in the outcome this afternoon.