Top pick: #4 (RAP D'ORO) (3-1) - He's been competitive in both starts at this level since breaking his maiden on Nov. 17th. Well-bred 4yo will be stretching out in distance, and that's a strong 20% winning move by trainer Mike Hushion.
2nd pick: #7 (Dapper Dreamer) (9-5) - The probable heavy favorite, he has the best early speed, is already proven going two-turns, and gelding by "Distorted Humor" is a very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Commodus) (5-1) - Lightly raced gelding by "Big Brown" rallied to nail the big favorite in the last few strides when breaking his maiden here on Jan. 10th. That was a career best, he breaks from the rail, and has room for upside.
4th pick: #8 (Mr G Zee) (8-1) - On the sidelines since Nov. 17th, he has ability, but draws a tough post and gives away a big recency edge to the top three selections. Needs some breaks for anything more than a small slice.