Top pick: #9 (GYPSY GOLD) - Daughter of "Bandini" finished a pace-chasing second in her debut here on Jan. 7 at this one-turn mile trip. Heavily favored last out at the same trip she had to be sent hard from an inside post and tired badly from the head of the stretch to the wire. Filly moves to the far outside slot today and that's a big plus at this distance. The top pick, she's one of a pair from the Pletcher barn and they'll race uncoupled.
2nd pick: #4 (You're Kidding) - $255,000 daughter of "Lemon Drop Kid" was bet in her debut but was away slowly and raced wide while finishing sixth of 11, beaten by 5 lengths. Trainer Chris Clement wins at a 25% rate second out and this filly has a bullet drill at Palm Meadows 5 days ago. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Expresso Run) - Zito trained fill also had a poor start in her debut and he'll stretch her out in distance off a three week turnaround. Daughter of "Medaglia d'Oro" cost $500K and has a sharp work since her initial outing. Win threat at a nice price.