Top pick: #3 (SPICE ROUTE) - English transplant ran strongly in a series of stakes events at Woodbine this past summer-fall, then won the "Tropical Park Turf H." (G3) at Calder in early December by outfinishing the talented "Soldier's Dancer". Working well, and he only need handle this course for a strong shot at the win.
2nd pick: #4 (Summer Patriot) - Talented runner was off slowly from a wide post in his seasonal debut in the "Gulfstream Park Turf H."(G1) on Feb. 1. He did well to be beaten just over four lengths. Sharp work on the Feb. 17, says he's ready to offer his best.
3rd pick: #5 (Quasicobra) - He really picked his game up late in the year, and comes into this off a pair of impressive wins at Belmont and Churchill. Runs today off three-month layoff, but is training very sharply.