Top pick: #9 (TRIBAL DUDE) (4-1) - He comes off a career best when finishing 3rd here on the grass at this level going a mile on Feb 7. Colt has early speed and meets a field with a half-dozen first-time-starters.
2nd pick: #6 (Unusual Lover ) (6-1) - He exits the same mile race on Feb 7th as "Dude" and was just over two back of that rival at the finish. By far his best to date and he's a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Boozer) (8-1) - He hasn't run since last June at Hollywood when he was away "slowly" and raced evevnly in a 5 furlong turf sprint. Colt has some very quick works showing for his return, and if he runs to them the rest could be in trouble.
4th pick: #1 (Lucky Cotton) (6-1) - Another who's working fast for his debut, Dizney home-bred has the rail and needs to avoid an early "shuffle" in this large field to have any chance.
5th pick: #12 (Shining Son) (8-1) - He's from the same barn as "Dude" and is working well above average for his debut. Home-bred by "Bluegrass Cat" may be a runner.