Top pick: #10 (MACHO CHICK) - Excellent return race on April 17th at Aqueduct. Making his first start in 9 months, he made a strong move turning for home and tired slightly to finish a close-up 3rd. Race was at this price and distance, and he only needs a clear trip to win this.
2nd pick: #7 (Royal Tapit) - His best race ever came in his 2nd start on this course last fall when he finished 2nd at this distance running for $75,000. Raced a bit "spotty" in his latest ( his 1st start in 3 months) and is wheeled back quickly (11 days) and he drops back in for a tag. Win contender.
3rd pick: #2 (Southern Spender) - Made a strong middle-move in his debut only to flatten-out late and finish 6 lengths behind the top selection. Draws the hedge and his trainer(Carlos Martin) is known for 2nd out success (36%). Win threat.
4th pick: #4 (Hot Pace) - Returns from a 5 1/2 month layoff for the Tagg barn. Showed some late kick last season and runs off the break in a claimer for the first time. Late threat.