Top pick: #3 (KISS THE STARS) (5-2) - Mare tired to finish 4th of 12, beaten three lengths here racing at this level and distance on Feb. 12. She set a quick pace that day and was racing off a 2 1/2 month layoff. She's from a winning barn (Mike Pino), has back class, and is making back-to-back starts for the first time since winning two in a row last fall.
2nd pick: #6 (Guayana) (5-1) - Filly runs first off a Gary Contessa claim and he moves her up a bit in class, switches her from dirt to turf, and stretches her out in distance. Price play.
3rd pick: #2 (Fives and Nines) (4-1) - Speed/stalker has been very lightly campaigned the past two year and has been freshened up since Nov. 1 when she won at this tag and trip on the Calder grass to clear the 2l condition. A major player if ready.
4th pick: #4 (Urquia) (8-1) - Daughter of "Scat Daddy" raced very wide and evenly here at this level on Feb. 12. She had a tough outside post that day and draws better for this attempt. Can impact at a big price.