Top pick: #6 (RARE) (3-1) - Blinkers go on gelding by "Fusaichi Pegasus" and trainer Joan Scott wiil try him on the grass for the first time. He finished fourth last out in a $100K sprint stakes in the annual one day meet at Ocala and is bred to love the grass.
2nd pick: #5 (I Will) (5-2) - Colt has finished second in both starts at this meet, each at this level and distance. Speed/stalker is well-bred, working fine, and will run without blinkers for the first time.
3rd pick: #7 (Hertzalot) (4-1) - Obvious win threat, Jackson home-bred by "Smart Strike" has finished third in both starts and was only a "nose" back of "I Will" in each. Lightly raced 3-year-old must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #2 (Into the Forest) (12-1) - Longshot finished an even 4th of 10, beaten almost 11 lengths when debuting here at this level Dec. 21. Excellent small barn (Carlos Garcia) has him working steadily and this $155K yearling by "Tapit" may impact at a big price.