Top pick: #6 (LATIN ROCKS) - Grey filly ran a bit "rank" on the lead last out and tired badly once challenged approaching the head of the stretch. Trainer Gary Contessa has had her work twice since, cuts her back a turn, and makes an important rider switch to Dominguez. The top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (Scott's Aly Cat) - She was a professional looking winner in her debut as she stalked a heavy favorite early, took over when asked, and drew off to a just under a 5 length win. Well-bred, in a good barn (Kiaran McLaughlin), and he'll stretch her out in distance today. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Victoria Pool) - Much-improved race last out in her second start as she broke on top and went wire-to-wire sprinting for $50K on the inner-surface March 17th. She's worked twice since and is bred ("Pleasant Tap") to like this trip.