Top pick: #7 (GRIFFIN ROCK) (5-2) - Strong finisher has gone 5-2-1-2 since late Sept. and enters this with two wins in a row. Six-year-old draws a fine outside post and has run well on this surface in the past at 4-0-1-3. Veteran had a fine work on March 22nd, and should get a solid pace to rally into.
2nd pick: #1 (Soverign Default) (2-1) - The probable favorite, speedy gelding set a pressured pace and held gamely to finish second of eight, beaten just a 1/2 length racing at this level and distance on this surface one week ago. Obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Washington's Rules) (7-2) - From the leading barn of Dave Jacobson, he races third back off almost a two month break and drops to the price of his last win. Grey gelding has a good record at this trip 6-2-1-2 and is a win threat.
4th pick: #5 (Southbeachsandy) (6-1) - He's in good shape at present, has early speed, and may hang on for a minor award at a square price.