Top pick: #5 (VERSE CHOIR) - She's improved noticeably since "Hall of Fame" trainer H. Allen Jerkens added lasix to her arsenal two starts back. Filly finished second here last out at this price and has a sharp work on March 9. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #10 (Granny Mac) - Filly was claimed out of her debut by trainer Steve DiMauro for $12,500 form a very good barn (Wesley Ward). Working fast since and she's a win threat today.
3rd pick: #1 (Act of Blues) - She finished second last out at this level and distance in her first back off a seven-week layoff. Has the rail and is an obvious contender.
4th pick: #2 (Defamer ) - Much improved run last out saw her chase the pace and hold well to finish third, less than a length off of "Blues". Can compete for the win with a slight move forward.