I went ahead and made DESERT ISLE (1) my best bet on this week's edition of Out of the Gate, and I'll admit I was surprised that she opened up as a clear favorite over the likely post-time favorite, DIXIE MOON (3). Dixie Moon is obviously talented, but it feels like she's hard to trust at a short price given her recent form. Conversely, Desert Isle looked spectacular breaking her maiden most recently, and that happened to be her first time wearing blinkers. I think she works out an ideal stalking trip and can take down Dixie Moon this afternoon.