He ended up being the top pick by the final.
The Sun
His top pick was a 1.15 meat and potato treat he described as 'softer than an angel crying on your tongue'.
The Sun
This was once fêted as a top pick of the green investment boom.
Times, Sunday Times
Such firms were the top pick of 20% of managers in 2012, but only 4% favour them for 2013.
Times, Sunday Times
Your second preference says whom you want to win if your top pick gets the boot and so on.
Times, Sunday Times