Top pick: #7 (OVERCONTROL) (2-1) - He's one of two promising runners entered by Todd Pletcher and they race uncoupled. He was heavily bet when debuting here a month ago and proved clearly best in the 6.5-furlong contest. $750K son of "Tapit" has worked twice since and may be a good one.
2nd pick: #6 (Blame Game) (5-2) - The other Pletcher runner was an easy debut winner here at this distance Dec. 16. He's worked three times since and has J. J. Castellano aboard with John Velazquez opting to ride "Overcontrol."
3rd pick: #8 (Jack Tripp) (9-2) - The field's most experienced runner, he's cutting back in distance after tiring here going a mile last out. He set a very fast and contested pace that day and draws outside of the other speed.
4th pick: #2 (Gorgeous Bird) (5-1) - Lightly-raced Whitney home bred has been on the sidelines since getting his maiden win in late Nov at Churchill Downs. Strong finisher may need a race and/or some more distance.