Top pick: #3 (BUDDY'S HOLIDAY) - Lightly-raced son of "Harlan's Holiday' displayed some talent late in '07, but was on the shelf for nine months. Just now he appears to be reaching his earlier potential, and he finished a strong second at this level on Feb. 9. Has a sharp work on the Feb. 22, as he goes third off a two-month break. The call in a tough contest.
2nd pick: #4 (Dr. W) - Speedy New York-bred loves to compete, and has been doing so every 3-4 weeks for the past 18 months. He has a flexible style and enters this on an upswing. Very dangerous.
3rd pick: #5 (Raised For Speed) - Hard-hitter (11-4-4-1) just missed in late December, on this course, at this level. Race was his first on this circuit, and was a strong effort. He's been freshened-up for the past two months by trainer Steve Klesaris.