Top pick: #9 (LAKE TEXOMA) - Has sharp early speed and should be able to clear from his outside post. He "won" his latest but was disqualified a week later for a "meds" infraction. Tough if he repeats that run.
2nd pick: #8 (Tiznow Julie) - Recent maiden winner at Gulfstream has good tactical speed and is in a top barn (Pete Walder). Improving and a big danger.
3rd pick: #2 (Gold Cup Kid) - From the Zito barn and "ridgling" by "Johannesburg" has been improving and easily broke his maiden March 10 at Aqueeduct in his first attempt around two-turns. Training well for his first against winners he can factor today.