Top pick: #6 (STARSHIP VALOR) - Loves this particular distance and son of "Favorite Trick" is at the right level. A slow start cost him dearly last out, but a repeat of any of his previous four starts can win this. The top pick.
2nd pick: #3 (Unbridled Heat) - Very consistent veteran is already making his fourth start at this meet and he's (3-2-1-0) in his previous tries. He'll be stalking in this spot and would love a fast/contested pace to develop.
3rd pick: #4 (Hollywood Left) - Speedy veteran "gutted it out" on the front-end when winning a 5-furlong sprint on the grass here on Jan. 30. Just as capable on the dirt and he's a "tough and gritty" type who likes a good fight from start to finish. Don't sell too short.