Top pick: #5 (AVA K) - Undefeated (3-for-3) New York-bred filly will step out of the state-bred ranks and also try Graded stakes company for the first time. She's won from both on and off the pace and is "dead fit" with all three of her wins coming since the New Year began. This field is a bit "light" for a G3 contest and she's the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #7 (Royal Sighting) - Price play has been showing dramatic improvement of late and she's (3-1-2-0) since trainer Pat Kelly moved her to the dirt after coming back from a 70-day layoff on Jan. 9. She draws a great post for this one-turn mile and has a flexible style. Win candidate at a nice price.
3rd pick: #3 (Her Smile) - Florida shipper has been competitive in all six of her starts and last out she rallied while wide to finish a close-up third in a stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Working fast since and she runs third back off a three month break.