Top pick: #1 (SIREN SERENADE) - Beautifully-bred filly has finished second at this level in her last three starts all in New York. On the sidelines since October 8, she's been in steady training and draws the inside. Filly can win this from just off the lead.
2nd pick: #10 (Panorama Ridge) - Filly hasn't raced since last February at Santa Anita when she was beaten a "nose" under these conditions. In the barn of the late Bob Frankel at that time she's now with Chad Brown (26% with new arrivals).
3rd pick: #6 (Starzig) - Another beautifully-bred runner she's been very lightly raced, but ran a big race on Dec. 31 at Calder as she set a solid pace and finished second, beaten a 1/2 length. It's good to see her making back-to-back starts and she's in a great turf barn (Chris Clement).
4th pick: #2 (Surround) - Daughter of "Monarchos" just missed (a "nose") in her turf debut on Dec. 12 at Calder. Draws a good post and Coa takes the re-ride. Exotics factor.