Top pick: #8 (ELLA'S KITTEN) (3-1) - Very consistent colt has gone 4-1-2-1 on this course since coming here from California last fall. He has a speed/stalking style, is in the top local barn (Bob Diodoro), and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Dontmesswithkitten) (2-1) - Another speed/stalker, he's gone 5-1-3-1 on this turf course and last out defeated "Ella" by 1 1/2 lengths. In career best shape and an obvious win candidate in what looks like a two-horse race on paper.
3rd pick: #5 (Tax Enough) (5-1) - Gelding ships in from Sunland Park where he broke his maiden in a 6-furlong dirt sprint on Feb. 28. Well-bred, he has a new trainer today (Jeff Metz 26% with new stock) and this 3-year-oldddd is bred for turf success.
4th pick: #3 (Ye Call Me Chief) (12-1) - Speedy sort goes dirt to turf and will be trying a two-turn trip, both for the first time. Blinkers go on and this gelding by "Officer" will take them as far as he can.