Top pick: #6 (MASALA) - He's faced by far the toughest fields of any entered and trainer Todd Pletcher will move him back to the turf for only the second time in his career. Colt finished a fast closing third that day in his debut and worked-out recently on the Belmont lawn. His overall experience should make the difference.
2nd pick: #2 (Beacon Hill Road) - Stakes-placed runner has been freshened-up since a rather "dull" effort at Gulfstream Park on February 14. He brings a flexible running style to the contest and is a win threat.
3rd pick: #5 (Sal The Barber) - Makes only his third lifetime start. In a top turf barn (Chris Clement) and son of "Alphabet Soup" won his debut on the grass, then finished third in a race that was switched to the main track. Threat if he repeats his first effort.