My early thoughts after running down the PP's:
Distaff- Azeri looks strong, but like Society Selection
Juvenile Fillies- Sense of Style top play; Mona Lisa longshot special
Mile- Very tough race; at least 5 or 6 have a shot; Whipper and Artie Schiller and Six Perfections top selections
Sprint- Kela and Cajun Beat my top two (they've both been very good to me in the past and I'm not bailing now)
F&M Turf-Ouija Board jogs if she's in; otherwise Yesterday
Juvenile- Afleet Alex gets it done; Sun King right there. Taking a stand against Roman Ruler
Turf- Doesn't look like they can beat Kittens Joy; Ouija Board would be the best competition is she goes
Classic- two horse race; Birdstone and Pleasantly Perfect; the two true 1 1 /4 milers; taking a stand against Ghostzapper and Roses In May
I doubt things will change that much during the week, but I'll post my final picks later this week (like anyone cares!)
Steve L.
I don't typically tip my hand until my analysis hits circulation Wednesday night. I don't need to because no public handicapper beats me to the printed analysis, but nice call on Mona Lisa, Steve. This maiden looks extremely dangerous in a race where you could throw a blanket over several of the American contenders. My top pick, this filly has a shot at about 40-1.