Top pick: #5 (DESPITE THE ODDS) - Colt by "Speightstown" cost $300,000 at auction and by the looks of his first effort, that could be money well spent. He won by 10 lengths in fast time and was heavily bet in his maiden win at Laurel. Working fast since and he's the top choice.
2nd pick: #3 (Gone Astray) - "Triple Crown" nominee did himself proud last year in a pair of important stakes after breaking his maiden. Nicely-bred and in a great barn ("Shug" McGaughey), he finished a strong second in his seasonal debut at Gulfstream. Win threat.
3rd pick: #8 (Stealth Missile) - In great shape at present, trainer Gary Contessa brings him back on short notice (six days) moves him up in class, and shortens him up in distance. Exotic's threat.