Top pick: #1 (ARENA ELVIRA) - Lightly raced, well-bred, in the barn of "Hall of Famer" Bill Mott, and she has good tactical speed. Tries winners for the first time but races 2nd back off a 3 1/2 month layoff and she probably has more improvement in her.
2nd pick: #4 (Dad's Crazy) - Stakes winner comes off a "win" at this level and distance at Churchill in late Nov. but was disqualified for not keeping a straight course. Working fast at Palm Meadows for trainer Todd Pletcher and a major win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Crown Me Wicked) - Lightly raced, competitive, and in a winning barn (Mike Maker), she's finished 2nd in two straight tries at this level going two-turns. Has a big work since coming here from the Fair Grounds and this one-turn mile fits her.