Top pick: #5 (BRIEF HOLIDAY) - Very lightly-raced filly is the clear speed of this group and can rebound after tiring last out racing at this level in her first against winners. She ran a career best when breaking her maiden in her previous outing and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (With Excellence) - Daughter of "With Distinction" drops down a bit after racing evenly last out racing for $12,500. Effort was her best since 3-year-old was claimed in late Dec., and she's a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #7 (Shan's River) - Filly rallied to finish second at this level at odds of 30-1 on Feb. 24 and defeated "Holiday" in the process. She moves back to her favorite distance this afternoon and is a stretch threat.