Top pick: #7 (PETELOVESHISBOOTS) - Bargain-priced ($1500) son of "Glitterman" raced well in a pair this fall at Belmont, one each on turf and dirt against much tougher. Drops, is working well, and gets the addition of blinkers. The top selection.
2nd pick: #10 (Johnnyscominghome) - First-timer by "Gilded Time" is in the powerful barn of Ken McPeek who had a great meet here last year. Colt is working sharply and one of the trainer's main riders (Kent Desormeaux) is aboard. Respect.
3rd pick: #1 (Presto Cash) - Well-bet as part of an entry in his debut he broke poorly before rushing-up to engage the leaders and backed-up in the last 1/8th to finish sixth of 11. Comes-back quickly for veteran trainer Jim Hatchett and colt draws the rail. Win threat with a clean break.