Top pick: #5 (MAJOOD) - $600,000 son of "Awesome Again" did not run at all in his late October debut at Belmont. Shadwell Stable/Kiaran McLaughlin runner has been training like a stakes runner the past 2 months. The pick.
2nd pick: #3 (Precursor) - He ran a strong race here on Jan.2nd, missing by a "neck" at this level and distance. Effort was his first in almost 2 months and he should run better today. Dominguez takes over for Ariel Smith.
3rd pick: #7 (Keal) - Son of "Silver Deputy" campaigned in the mid-west last season at age two as part of trainer Todd Pletcher's far-flung empire. Showed speed in all and improved when he switched to "real" dirt. Working well and is an obvious contender.