Top pick: #5 (BROTHER BOB) (8-5) - "Bob" takes on winners and a two-turn distance, both for the first time. He ran a career best when holding on to break his maiden on a muddy surface Nov. 28 in his second off a Rick Dutrow claim and a subsequent seven week freshening. The main speed, he'll be tough to down in this spot.
2nd pick: #4 (Tape It) (9-5) - Lightly-raced grey son of "Tapit" rallied to finish second here at this level and distance Dec. 13 in his first start facing fellow winners. Obvious threat and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Cashleigh) (6-1) - He rallied while racing very wide before levelling off to finish fourth, 5 lengths back of "Tape It" on Dec. 13. Colt draws a better post for this and would benefit greatly if a fast/and or pace duel develops up front.