Top pick: #6 (STARSPANGLED HEAT) - Strong finisher has been competitive a number of times at this level and will be cutting back in distance after rallying to finish fourth last out going a mile. In his previous start he just failed to get up at this trip and he also misse narrowly in late Dec. at this 6.5 furlong "down the hill" trip.
2nd pick: #3 (Earnednevergiven) - Veteran stakes winner ships back from Turf Paradise where he tired after pressing a very fast pace in a $75K stakes going a mile. He likes this course (8-3-1-1) and two of those local wins have come at this distance. His speed makes him very dangerous in this field.
3rd pick: #5 (Star Nicholas) - Runs first off a rare Kristen Mulhall claim and she'll double-up this 9-year-old in price. His lack of speed and grass experience make him a minor player, as the top pair are much better win candidates.