Top pick: #8 (BAND OF FUN) - He's one of two runners entered here by trainer Brian House, and the pair race uncoupled. 5yo home-0bred is consistent and 13 days ago finished a pace-setting 2nd here at this level going 7 furlongs. Race was his first since Dec 14th and he travels an extra furlong tonight.
2nd pick: #7 (Promisetomake It) - The 2nd of the House duo, he comes of an impressive 18 length winner facing $10K foes racing at this mile trip. By far his best yet and it came off a 7 week freshening. Dangerous foe, he completes a strong hand from the barn.
3rd pick: #5 (Viking Warrior) - He raced evenly in his latest and finished 3rd, just over 3 back of "Fun". He's been competitive many times at this level and should be again tonight.