Top pick: #1 (AKILINA) - This field came up almost paceless on paper and this filly has the best early speed and draws the inside. Expecting her to be put on the lead immediately and be very tough to get by if allowed to set slow fractions. The top pick.
2nd pick: #3 (You Go West Girl) - Hard-hitting veteran won this race last year and has an excellent overall record on this infield (6-3-1-1). Has a very strong closing kick and the best chance to run the top pick down.
3rd pick: #2 (Frivolous Buck) - Grinder is accustomed to facing weaker (and doing well) and has more positional speed than most entered. Should be involved from start-to-finish at a nice price.