Top pick: #1 (SPOLETO) - Lightly raced daughter of "Vindication" set a pressured pace Feb. 9th at this level and distance and tired to finish 3rd, beaten just under two lengths. Race was her firt off a Rich Schosberg claim and a two month break. 4yr.old has the rail, the best early speed, and Dominguez. Gets a slight edge in what looks like a two hore race.
2nd pick: #4 (Star Orchid) - Mare by "Successful Appeal" had a solid year in 2010 going (11-4-2-1) and closed out her season by finishing 3rd at this distance and condition on Dec.30th. Stalker should be right behind Spoleto turning for home and has a good chance at running her down in the last furlong.