Top pick: #5 (PRIVATIZE) (3-1) - Gelding moves back up in class after a "neck" loss here facing $12.5K "open" company. It was his first off almost an eight week break, and speed/stalker is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Midnight Missile) (5-1) - Lightly raced gelding improved a bit in his second start when he rallied while wide to finish fourth here at this level and distance on Jan. 5th. He's worked three times since and is being raced into shape by trainer Charlie Baker.
3rd pick: #7 (Sir Maurice) (7-2) - The main speed, and it's apprentice Carson off and veteran C.C.Lopez on. Dangerous on the front end, and he's in the win mix.
4th pick: #4 (Here He Fitz) (10-1) - He's been freshened up since Dec. 20th when he was beaten only 2 1/2 lengths racing at this level and trip. Can be a late threat at a big price.