Top pick: #7 (RICH DALONE) (3-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Bruce Levine and the pair race uncoupled. Hew finished a pace-setting second here at this tag and trip Feb 8. That was his first since late Nov. when Levine claimed him for $25K at Laurel. Colt gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #10 (Flat Leaver) (7-2) - Un-raced since late Nov., he finished third that afternoon racing at this level and distance. Working fast for his return, gelding by 'Flatter' is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Call Me Stoney) (5-2) - The second of the Levine maidens, he's been freshened up for the past two months. Competitive in 2-of-3 facing tougher, he's dropping into a claimer for the first time, has blinkers added, and is working above average.
4th pick: #8 (Cat's Landing) (8-1) - He's finished third in two straight, but was 4 1/2 back of 'Rich Dalone' when they met Feb 8. Another minor award is possible.
5th pick: #2 (Rally for McNally) (15-1) - He ran evenly following a poor start when debuting Feb 28. Barn adds both Lasix and blinkers and he may improve enough for a small slice.