Top pick: #5 (VESPER) - Very sharp at present and she's (4-2-2-0) since a Lake claim. All of those starts came in sprints, but she's done well in the past going two-turns. Flexible style is a plus and she's the top selection.
2nd pick: #3 (Albert's Protege) - Veteran mare is (8-5-1-0) since she was claimed by the powerhouse barn of Juan Guerrero on Feb. 8 and comes into this seeking her third in a row. Raises in price but she's a win threat nontheless.
3rd pick: #6 (Raiders Fan) - Good barn (Phil Aristone) has her back in shape following a two month break and she brings some good closing energy to the contest. Needs to do better to threaten the top pair.