Top pick: #5 (PARTY NOW) (6-1) - From the same connections as last year's "Kentucky Derby" winner "Orb," daughter of "Tiznow" has been sharp in both starts, and was an impressive maiden winner here on Jan. 2nd. It was her first since just missing at Keeneland in her debut, first on the turf, and first with lasix added. I like her chances.
2nd pick: #1 (Ready to Act) (5-2) - The probable favorite, grey filly ran second here as a heavy favorite facing weaker on Dec. 19th, but she did run well and had some traffic issues while racing wide. She has the rail, is from the Chad Brown barn, and is a strong win threat.
3rd pick: #6 (Room Service) (5-1) - Home-bred by "More Than Ready" has gone 3-1-1-1 so far, and all have been on the grass. Strong finisher just missed here last out to today's rival "Lemon Point," and has worked fast since. In the mix.
4th pick: #8 (Lemon Point) (5-1) - Lightly raced, well-bred, and speedy, filly has improved noticeably since moving to the turf (3-2-1-0), and has been very sharp in two starts at this meet. In shape, working nicely, and home-bred daughter of "Lemon Drop Kid" is dangerous if she holds her recent form.