Top pick: #2 (QUALITY ROAD) - Everyone knows about his ability to mis-behave, but when right he's a very good racehorse. Loves this surface (3-2-1-0) and is working very fast at Palm Meadows. The horse to beat. He's one of a pair from trainer Todd Pletcher and they'll race uncoupled.
2nd pick: #7 (Harlem Rocker) - The second of the Pletcher duo was very highly regarded at one time but has had his share of physical woes over the past two years. Loves the surface (2 for 2) and also this mile trip (4-2-1-1). Also working sharply, he's the main danger
3rd pick: #5 (Le Grand Cru) - Another who likes this footing (4-1-3-0) and he comes here fresh and with a two race winning streak (both stakes). In career best shape at presesnt and it's "The Giant Killer" H. Allen Jerkens calling the shots.