Top pick: #6 (BEST LAID PLANS) (7-2) - He's been competitive in three of four starts here since coming in from the Ca.-fair circuit in the early fall. Stalker draws a nice post outside of the speed types and can win this turning for home.
2nd pick: #7 (Artistic Design) (4-1) - Beautifull-bred grey gelding flew home to miss by a nose here at this level going 6-furlongs on Jan. 8. He's won going 7-furlongs in the past so this mile distance is not a problem.
3rd pick: #5 (Red Charger) (8-1) - Stretch-out sprinter raced evenly here in the same last race as "Design," but his ability to race close up may reverse that decision at a square price
4th pick: #1 (Perfect Verve) (5-2) - On the sidelines since late October, he fits at this level, draws a nice post, and makes his local debut for a winning trainer (Justin Evans).