Top pick: #1 (FAMOUS PATRIOT) - Races 3rd back off a 100 day layoff and second off a Jamie Ness claim. Veteran may have been best last out in a turf race at this price when he finished 4th and the 1-2-3 finishers in that contest have all come back to win next out. Goes turf to dirt for this and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Expressivo) - Gelding by Belong to Me was an impressive maiden winner last out and this home-bred from the Kinsman Farm is working fast for his first try facing winners. Lightly raced and he has more room for upside.
3rd pick: #1a (Judge Brew) - Coupled in the wagering with Famous Patriot, he was claimed by Ness two back and finished fourth at this level and distance on Feb. 26 in his first for the new barn. Stakes placed last year in Canada and he can contend with his best.