TOP PICK #2 JODIF It took this filly seven starts to finally break her maiden in Chicago, but when she did she took a big forward step in terms of performance and left her field strung out behind, including a next-out winner in 2nd. She shipped to New York after that and returned from a 2-month layoff with a similarly strong performance February 2, validating her final race at Hawthorne. In that Feb 2 NY debut she stalked a strong pace and finished gamely for 2nd while racing against a speed bias behind a front-running winner. Today her stalking style is perfectly suited to the pace, with a possible duel between # 1 and # 7.

Horses for Exacta or Trifecta Wagering: 5 GRAND IDEA 5/2 After finishing first or 2nd in four straight this filly came up a bit flat Feb 17 and finished 3rd as the favorite. She can rebound off the claim by hot trainer Tony Dutrow. Switches to even hotter rider Dominguez.

6 BUNNABUNNABUNNA 7/2 Late runner finished fastest while widest Feb 17 when 2nd. She put in a similar strong late run when winning her debut here at 7-1. Projects to get a fast pace to set up her rally once again.

7 NORBROOK 12/1 Speedy filly comes off a win but could be compromised in a speed duel with # 1. Adds Migliore.