Top pick: #5 (BARREL OF LOVE) - Very competitive runner has been razor sharp in his four turf starts (all sprinting) and will be facing winners and trying two turns, both for the first time. Lightly raced with room for more improvement, he's the top pick.
2nd pick: #10 (Abilio) - The probable favorite hails from the barn of Linda Rice, who's off to a "sizzling" start here (8-3-2-2) as she tries to defend her trainer's title from last season. Lightly raced and fast, he'll go dirt to turf, stretch-out in distance, and have his blinkers removed. Win threat.
3rd pick: #8 (Joey's Chance) - He was sent hard for the lead last out and tired from his efforts. Seems best utilized as a stalker and he can contend at a nice price if those tactics are employed.