Top pick: #3 (STONELY HEART) (3-1) - Speedy filly chased while wide before weakening to finish 5th of 8, beaten 4 1/2 lengths racing here at this level and distance on March 1. It was her first since late Dec. and she's brought back quickly and draws closer to the rail. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Shotgun Love) (2-1) - The probable favorite, she finished a pace-setting/pressing second here at this level and distance March 1. She was 2 1/2 lengths in front of "Stonely Heart" that day and is an obvious win candidate at a short price.
3rd pick: #7 (Southern Sunshine) (5-1) - Long time maiden has regressed since being in sharper form in late summer, early fall. Filly ran evenly last out and was behind both "Stonely" and "Shotgun" last out. It was her first off a claim and a 2 1/2 month layoff. She may have needed that start and think she'll factor at a square price.
4th pick: #5 (Rice and Beans) (15-1) - Not a win candidate, but she could grab a very small share if one of the top three selections is sub par.