Top pick: #9 (FLYING VALENTINE) - Working frequently and above average for his return of a 15 month layoff this gelding by "Lion Heart" showed ability and speed when he raced and his trainer (Mike Trombetta) is very good (31%) off of long layoffs. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Common Currency) - Expensive ($250K) state-bred finished second last July off a long break and races today off a 7 month break. Working fine and he has the rail, a nice place to be in a 5.5 furlong sprint. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Sully's Landing) - He cuts-back in distance after a "troubled" trip last out going two-turns. Has some ability and trainer Dom Galluscio will add blinkers this afternoon.
4th pick: #2 (Felice Di Notte) - He surprised last out finishing second at this level at 41-1. He's come-back with a fine drill since and at least you know he's in racing shape.