Top pick: #5 (PERFECT OFFICER) - Gelding had a rough trip here opening week when he finished a close-up fourth in the "Quick Call" stakes on the turf to "Awakino Cat" who repeated the other day. Can win this with a late move from mid-pack.
2nd pick: #8 (Affirmatif) - He tired badly in the "Virginia Derby" (G2) last out at Colonial Downs. Effort was his only poor one to date and he's come-back with a trio of nice works for trainer Todd Pletcher. Draws well and is a late threat.
3rd pick: #3 (Boots Ahead) - He made a big move on opening day in a mile race but did so while racing wide on the deepest part of the course. Cuts-back in distance and appears to be finding himself at this point. Stretch-threat.