Top pick: #2 (CHEE) (5-2) - Debuting colt by "Empire Maker" is working nicely at the Palm Meadows training center and trainer Todd Pletcher (27% first time out) and he has his main rider (John Velazquez) aboard. This field is weak for the level and he need not be much to beat these.
2nd pick: #5 (Latin Fire) (6-1) - Price play is also making his first start and is from a capable barn. Colt by "Latent Heat" has some sharp works showing and should be a square price.
3rd pick: #1 (Risky Asset) (3-1) - Phipp's home-bred has finished fourth in his first pair and trainer "Shug" Mcgaughey will add blinkers for this attempt. Training well on the deep surface at Payson Park for his return and he'll be closing fast.