Top pick: #5 (CHECKLIST) - Pletcher-trained runner has plenty of speed to offer and has a recency edge on "Royal Vindication" who probably is best here, but may need a race. Sone of "Gone West" has finished third in his last pair (both graded stakes) after setting the pace. Can go wire-to-wire today.
2nd pick: #7 (Ask Joe) - Talented runner returns from a late December victory at the Fair Grounds in the "Sugar Bowl" stakes. Colt has won three of his four starts and is in one of the best layoff barns in the business (Steve Klesaris). Win threat.