Top pick: #4 (MESA VERDE) - Son of "Sky Mesa" raced in some very tough maiden races last season and just failed in his seasonal debut at Oaklawn Park on Jan.18th. Freshened-up by trainer D.Wayne Lukas after that start colt had little chance in his return run when he drew a tough outside post. He has a pair of sharp local works for this and can win this good betting race at a square price.
2nd pick: #6 (Grand Macho) - The probable favorite finished 3rd at this level and distance last out at Gulfstream in his best start of three. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (El Season) - Longshot has the rail and he'll stretch-out in distance and go turf to dirt for trainer Jonathan Sheppard. Can impact at a big price.