Top Pick: #10 Emphatic (9-5) - Undefeated Emphatic is an elite 2-year-old filly, sired by Nyquist. Stepping up to a Grade 1 stakes the last time out was no problem, taking the Alcibiades at Keeneland with jockey Tyler Gaffalone, who is atop again. Emphatic topped favored Summer Starlet, winning by 1 1/4 lengths. Her final time in the Alcibiades was the race's fastest on dirt since Silverbulletday in 1998. Silverbulletday then went on to win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.
2nd Pick: #5 Miss Monica (5-2) - Miss Monica stepped up to the Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante Stakes the last time out and didn't disappoint, winning by 6 1/4 lengths. It's been a one-horse race in two races, but there will be far tougher competition for this one.
3rd Pick: #8 Manuka Honey (10-1) - The talented daughter of Upstart, Manuka Honey has been impressive, winning all three races and steps up for the first time. She won the Grade 3 Pocahontas Stakes the last time out at 9-to-5, coming from behind with a late push to beat out Scarlett Begonia and Miss Anna.