Top pick: #1 (VAGABOND SHOES) (6-5) - The probable favorite, consistent Irish-bred has gone 5-2-2-0 since coming off a two month break in late July and last out won the G2 "San Marcos" here going 10-furlongs on Feb. 8. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Lucayan) (5-2) - He rallied while extremely wide to finish 1 1/2 lengths back of "Shoes" last out and strong finisher has won at this demanding 12-furlong trip in the past. "Long-winded" type is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Temeraine) (4-1) - He has more natural speed than the top two choices and that makes him playable at a square price. He had a troubled trip last out in the same stakes as both "Shoes" and "Lucayan" and must be left in the mix.