Top pick: #9 (A MARKED MAN) (3-1) - He's racing for the first time since late October. He finished second here that day for this $40K tag in an 'off the turf' contest and has been competitive in all four grass races facing tougher. Gets a slight edge over the second and third selections.
2nd pick: #1 (Fear) (6-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Michelle Nevin and the pair race uncoupled. Gulfstream shipper rallied to finish third there going 5-furlongs at this level March 22nd. He had some traffic issues that day and did well under the circumstances. Lightly-raced, he runs for Nevin for the first time (a strong 29% winning angle).
3rd pick: #10 (Luv Dakota Style) (7-2) - His lack of speed is a minus, but he enters off a pair of strong third-place finishes at Gulfstream going 5-furlongs. In career best form, and the additional furlong he travels today is a big plus.
4th pick: #12 (Stoney Freud) (12-1) - The second of the Nevin runners, he's one of two making their debuts. Gelding by 'Freud' has some sharp works on view and may out-run his expected long odds.
5th pick: #11 (Cats Landing) (15-1) - Nibbling type has gone 5-0-1-3 this year at this level sprinting on the dirt. In shape and this 3-year-old by 'Colonel John' may grab a share at a very big price.