Top pick: #3 (ITSMYLUCKYDAY) (5-2) - Speed/stalker handed today's rival "Shanghai Bobby" his first defeat when he bested him by two lengths in the "Holy Bull" stakes (G3) here on Jan. 26. Working fast since, he's 2-for-2 on this surface, and a win today will send him to the "Kentucky Derby" (G1) on May 4th.
2nd pick: #1 (Shanghai Bobby) (2-1) - Last year's undefeated (5-for-5) 2-year-old champion tasted defeat for the first time when "Itsmyluckyday" beat him by 2 lengths on Jan. 26. No disgrace in defeat and this colt is working fast for this rematch and will be much sharper as he goes second off an 80 day rest.
3rd pick: #6 (Orb) (3-1) - He benefitted from a fast and contested pace to win the (G2) "Fountain of Youth" stakes here on Feb. 23. He had a perfect trip and enters this on a three-race winning streak. The faster the pace, the better his chances.
4th pick: #2 (Pick of the Litter) (8-1) - He takes a big step up off a maiden score here on Feb. 27. Working fast since and he may grab a share at a nice price.
5th pick: #5 (Frac Daddy) (20-1) - Longshot showed nothing in the "Holy Bull" stakes in late Jan., but was impressive in his three starts in 2012. Working fast on this strip and he could land a minor award at a very big price.