Top pick: #11 (SELF CONTROL) - He's been well-managed his entire career by Chad Brown and this colt is (10-3-2-2) overall. His best race ever came at this distance March 8th at Gulfstream Park when he won an entry-level allowance and earned a 103 buyer figure. He broke his maiden here on Sep 1st and is working nicely for this attempt.
2nd pick: #7 (A Diehl) - Steady performer going shorter, he was a sharp winner at Churchill on a sloppy track going a "flat" mile in late November. Enters this in career best form and he has more speed than most.
3rd pick: #13 (Golden Gulch) - He's a pro at this difficult trip (4-1-2-1) and has a recent race over the track when he finished second to a good runner in "Cease" at this level and trip July 25th. Obvious threat if this goes on the dirt.
4th pick: #3 (Scotus) - Stretches-out off a wide and even effort here on opening day in the seven furlong James Marvin Stakes (G3). In form at this time and a stretch threat.