Top pick: #2 (INDY'S SLEW) (2-1) - Gelding ships back from the Fair grounds where he finished second at this level on Jan. 27. Gelding has been bet in all four starts and stalker will be tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #4 (Udoknowjack) (5-2) - He raced evenly here at this distance racing for twice this tag on Feb. 9 in a nice step forward off his debut. Capable barn (Henry Johnson Jr.) drops his price in half and this home-bred is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Horseshoe Bend) (7-2) - Gelding by "Pure Prize" has finished second here in both starts since dropping down to this tag and did so last out at this mile trip. Clearly getting better and must be left in the mix
4th pick: #6 (Idebebrees) (10-1) - He raced evenly while wide in his latest and that left him 5 lengths back of "Bend." 3-year-old was no match for "Slew" the one time they met, so a small slice at a big price would appear to be his ceiling.