Top pick: #2 (DARK INVADER) - Speedy colt had a bit of a rough trip last out as he didn't break sharply and was bottled up in traffic most of the contest. Previous effort saw him finish second, beaten a length here at this price and distance Feb. 21. Probably will be sent hard in this spot and he'll be very tough if he gets an uncontested lead.
2nd pick: #11 (Giant Feat) - Improving since relocating here and changing barns to Scott Lake, he's had much better speed since the switch and draws a good post for this attempt. Son of "Giant's Causeway" cost $135K and races for the high-profile Repole Stable. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Quail Hollow) - Freshened up since a pair of good efforts on this surface in Jan. grey gelding by Tapit races today off 9 week break and will cut back a bit in distance for this attempt. He's already proved that he can handle a wet track and he should be in this from start to finish.