Top pick: #6 (EVER SO LUCKY) - He was reported to be something special before his debut last November at Churchill and was bet down to 4-5 that afternoon. He broke sharply, rated just off the lead, and drew off once given his cue and he won "in hand" by just over 3 lengths. "Hall of Fame" trainer Jonathan Sheppard brought him back 15 days later and son of "Indian Charlie" finished second of 11 in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2). On the sidelines since, newly turned 3-year-old is working very fast on this strip for his 2011 debut. Takes this if ready.
2nd pick: #3 (Thunder Moccasin) - One of many talented 3-year-olds in the barn of Todd Pletcher and this colt was an easy wire to wire winner when making his debut Dec. 24. Son of "A.P. Warrior" has a huge 5-furlong bullet breeze at Palm Meadows on Feb. 5 and the "figure' earned that day is the best any of these has ever run. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Tarpy's Goal) - Colt by "High Cotton" is one of two entered here by trainer Dale Romans, and the pair will race as separate interests. Last out he defeated weaker here at this distance in by far the best effort in his seven race career. Strong finisher should get a fast pace to close into.