Top pick: #3 (W.W.'S LADY'S MAN) (3-1) - Speedy veteran comes off a "gutsy" win here at this tag and trip on Jan. 12. Race was by far his best since returning from a five month layoff in late Nov. Has back class on these and former stakes winner can win right back.
2nd pick: #8 (Alston Gunner) (2-1) - His overall record is similar to the top pick as both have 9 career wins from 30 plus starts. Stalker just missed here facing a bit better on Feb 1st and that was his first start in almost nine weeks. In the barn of Rudy Rodriguez and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Al's Lark) (3-1) - Eleven-time winner has a speed/stalking style and last out he was in a spirited pace fight before weakening to run third, 3 1/2 back of "Alston." Hard-hitter must be left in the three-horse win mix.