Top pick: #5 (ARTIE LUVSTO PARTY) (5-2) - One of two entered by trainer Rudy Rodriguez, and the pair race uncoupled. Veteran gelding was a sharp looking winner here facing weaker on March 6. It was his first off an eight week freshening, and first off a trainer change. He's brought back in five days for this, moves up in class, and is the choice if he goes.
2nd pick: #3 (Pure Attitude) (2-1) - He's the second of the Rodriguez pair and enters in good form. Strong finisher drops in class after an even effort on March 1 facing tougher, and must be considered a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Precious Metal) (5-2) - He was an easy winner here at this $20K tag on Jan. 25th, and was claimed that afternoon by trainer Aubrey Maragh. Gelding rallied while wide to finish fourth facing a bit tougher in his first for the new barn, and drops back down to the purchase price.
4th pick: #7 (Indy Tune) (8-1) - Longshot has more early speed than most, but draws a tough outside post. Can grab a share if able to avoid a wide journey.