Top pick: #7 (RULE) - The field's most accomplished runner also has the best early speed, a dangerous combination when in the hands of a trainer like Todd Pletcher. He looked good winning his seasonal bow at Tampa and will be tough to beat this afternoon.
2nd pick: #11 (Radiohead) - European import ran a big race here winning an allowance in his first off a 3 1/2 month layoff. Privately purchased last fall by the IEAH Stables and turned over to Richard Dutrow that last win came in his first race for the new human connections. Post hurts a bit but a contender nontheless.
3rd pick: #6 (First Dude) - Hard-hitting speed/stalker has yet to run a bad race and appears to like a good fight. He just missed last out at this distance and he's improved in each and every start. Dominguez is aboard for the first time.
4th pick: #10 (Best Actor) - He looked great winning an allowance here in his seasonal debut then had a bit of a rough trip when checking-in third last out at this distance. Freshened-up for the past seven weeks he's been working-up a storm. Price play.