Top pick: #12 (CHOOSING) - An obvious contender, she missed by a "head" at this condition on Jan. 7. She's worked twice since and is the horse to beat. Post (12) hurts her chances a bit and she'll need some breaks heading into the first turn. The pick nontheless.
2nd pick: #9 (Okefenokee) - Late runner exits the same race as the top pick. She had the "double whammy" of a no-speed runner combined with a "killer" post (12). She made some late progress and is capable of winning this at a price if the top pick fails.
3rd pick: #8 (Yippity Yip) - Another late runner, she was stakes-placed last summer at Monmouth. Poor post (11) in her return from a two-month break against tougher here on Jan. 4 led to a very wide trip. Late threat.
4th pick: #3 (Intense Elvira) - Has some speed and she should be involved at least until the "head of the stretch." Her chances depend on how many others want the top.
5th pick: #6 (Princess Westly) - She's been a bit "dull" of late, but is capable hitting the tri and or super at a big price with one of her better efforts.