Top pick: #5 (MASTER SPLASH) - Gelding finished second at this level sprinting in his debut, then tired last out going two-turns after he was "bumped" heavily at the start. Home-bred gelding by "Smokin Mel" cuts-back in distance and has a near bullet drill 5 days ago. The top pick.
2nd pick: #1 (Our Eli) - Triple Crown nominee hasn't started since last fall when he finished second in a pair of races at this level going a mile. Working fast, draws the rail, and he's in a winning barn (Bruce Brown). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Ground Force) - Nice effort last out saw him finish a distant second after a very wide trip from a tough outside post (10th of 10). Nearing his best abd trainer Kathy Feron adds the "hood" this afternoon. Must be left in the win mix.