Top pick: #4 (PAPA UPA) (5-2) - He enters off a career best when winning at this level going 5.5-furlongs on Feb. 27. It was his first off a Ramon Preciado claim and this grey colt looked the winner every step. He faces a a much tougher group today but still gets the call.
2nd pick: #5 (Cort) (2-1) - $260K colt was an easy winner here when his connections dropped him into a $50K claimer Feb. 21. He rated early, took command when asked, then drew away for an impressive 8 1/2 length maiden score. Claimed that afternoon by Jessica Campatelli. If he holds his form he's very dangerous.
3rd pick: #6 (Get Creative) (7-2) - He's won 2-of-3 starts for high energy barn of Kirk Ziadie. He moves to a much lower-percentage outfit following a claim and he'll need to keep his form off the stable switch.