Top pick: #2 (FRESHMAN DORM) - Drops and draws a much better post as he runs second off a three month break. Has good early speed and he'll be very tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #5 (Sequoua Mountain) - Has fine speed but will either have to rate a bit or be hard-used early to out-foot the top pick. Contender with either strategy.
3rd pick: #1 (Ali's Joy) - Races off a two-month break, tries a claimer, draws the rail, stretches out in distance, and races with "blinkers" on. Look for a good run at a square price.