Top pick: #4 (MOONSHINE RIDGE) (3-1) - He just failed to hold on here Feb. 28 when he set a solid pace and tired late to finish second racing at this level and distance. Well-bred gelding can take this with just a slight move forward.
2nd pick: #2 (Uptown Ball) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he also finished a pace-setting second last out at this level in what may have been his best overall in 10 outings (0-3-1). He's worked fast since and draws just off the rail. Obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Vengeful Pride) (5-1) - Veteran maiden has been competitive in five straight at this level and last out was only a neck back of "Ridge." A "must" use in the same race exotic bets.
4th pick: #3 (Circadia) (12-1) - He raced evenly in the same Feb. 28 race as both "Ridge" and "Pride," but it was his best yet and he could gram a minor award at a huge price with another step forward.