Top pick: #1 (THEBES) - Speedy colt was a wire-to-wire winner here at this price and distance on Feb. 11 to clear the 2l condition, then tired to finish fourth last out after breaking from a tough outside post at this level going 6 furlongs. Has the rail today and will shorten up to the distance of his last win. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Wing Glider) - One-run type tends to race evenly, but he catches a field where the pace should be of the quick/contested variety. Can factor at a nice price from off the pace.
3rd pick: #3 (Ryegrass Road) - He was a sharp winner here two back at this price to get his second win, then tired badly last out facing $10K foes going 7 furlongs in his first at this 3l level. Drops back down, shortens-up 1.5 furlongs and can contend today.