Top pick: #2 (BELIEF SYSTEM) (2-1) - He's been freshened up since Jan. 10 and runs today off a private trainer change to Rudy Rodriguez (29% with new arrivals). Gelding has early speed and has been competitive in his first three appearances. New barn drops him down a bit and he breaks just off the rail. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (El Dreamer) (4-1) - Veteran maiden has rallied to finiah second in three of four starts here this winter and in his sub-par outing he faced much tougher. He'll be closing fast.
3rd pick: #11 (Spectacular Act) (5-1) - He runs third back off almost a three month break and comes off a career best when he finished third here on Feb. 23 facing tougher. He's worked fast since but need to work out a trip from this tough outside post.
4th pick: #7 (Spirit of Peace ) (8-1) - Colt has a bit of speed and comes into this off a pair of third-place finishes. He regressed a bit in his latest and "fronts" went on that day for the first time, a sign that he's feeling the effects of five starts since late Nov. May last for a small slice.