Top pick: #6 (POR FAVOR) - Had trouble early in his latest and still ran a strong race, finishing a close-up third. In shape, in a good barn (Gary Contessa), and the distance and level are fine. The pick.
2nd pick: #8 (Sinners and Saints) - Former stakes winner was "pulled-up" last out in his first race in 75 days. Competent if ready to race. Tough call.
3rd pick: #7 (Marlinspike) - Tired on Jan. 15, in his first race in almost 10 weeks. He had a solid '08 at Finger Lakes (9-3-3-2) and brings some speed/stalking ability to the contest.