Top pick: #5 (AL MUHTASIB) - $520,000 son of "Distorted Humor" raced evenly in his debut at Gulfstream and has a pair of solid works after shipping north. Barn (Kiaran McLaughlin) is strong second time out (28%), and this colt can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #8 (Kells Blues) - Debuting son of "Elusive Quality" has worked solidly all winter at Palm Meadows for a good barn (Jimmy Jerkens). The gate drills are especially sharp and he draws a nice outside post. Contends first out.
3rd pick: #7 (Avenging Spirit) - He finished second last out at Gulfstream going a mile and has a nice work since shipping back. Contender.