Top pick: #3 (GRAVITATE) (5-2) - She's only raced once and finished a pace-chasing 3rd of 12, beaten just under two lengths at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for a $30K tag. Daughter of "Bluegrass Cat" has a new trainer (Dom Galluscio 19% with new arrivals) and she has a trio of above average works since the new year began.
2nd pick: #7 (Lucky My Way) (2-1) - Filly was claimed by Rick Violette on Aug. 1 at Saratoga for $35K and was showing fine early speed at that time. Unraced since, she's training both fast and frequently and is nicely spooted in her return. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Bluegrassislegal) (5-1) - She's finished second in three straight racing for a $16K tag and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin has freshened her up since Dec. 14. This field drew tough for the level, but her early speed must be respected.
4th pick: #4 (Stunning Lady) (7-2) - Daughter of "Indian Charlie" runs off an 80-day freshening and trainer Mark Hennig will drop her into a claimer for the first time. Training well for this and a threat with her best.