Top pick: #5 (TUNDRA LEAP) (4-1) - Gelding by "Silver Train" has been freshened up since finishing third of nine, beaten a length racing here at this level and distance on Dec. 8. Working fine, in a good barn (Angel Silva), and gets a slight edge in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #2 (Cavour) (5-2) - The probable favorite, he's one of two entered by trainer Dan McFarland and the pair race uncoupled. Improving gelding by "Bertrando" has rallied to finish second in both turf starts and last out was a "nose" better than "Tundra." Win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (G Faikir) (3-1) - Stretch-out sprinter moves to the grass after missing by a "nose" here in a dirt sprint at this level on Jan. 15. In a high-percentage barn (Troy Smith) and a win candidate.
4th pick: #1 (Proud Chrome) (5-1) - Even-paced type is part of a Mark Jensen trained entry and he has separate riders listed on each. Capable of getting a share with his normal effort.