Top pick: #7 (WACO) (8-1) - Longshot has been freshened up since tiring going longer on the Gulfstream turf on New Year's Day. Working well at Saratoga, trainer Jim Bond shortens him up in distance and removes his blinkers. $200K yearling by "Medaglia d'Oro" has a solid shot at a big price.
2nd pick: #4 (Bright Face) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he missed by a "neck" going a mile for a $40K tag on the Gulfstream lawn on March 13th. It was his first since last July and earned him the highest last out figure of this field.
3rd pick: #1 (Entry of 1- In Speight Ofitall and 1a-Perfect Dang) (5-1) - With jockey Edgar Prado listed on both halves of this entry only one will go under New York rules. Each is in shape, fit at the level and distance, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Charlie's Picnic) (3-1) - Colt is working nicely for his first since Feb. 9 and races with blinkers off. Four-year-old by "Indian Charlie" has the rail and is a big factor if ready off the 4 1/2 month layoff.