Top pick: #2 (SCOOTER RAT) - Speedy gelding hasn't raced for 10 months, but has some very nice worka heading into this. Makes his first start for the capable barn of Paul Barrow and this well-bred runner can win this in the first furlong.
2nd pick: #5 (Trusting Heart) - He was racing a bit "dull" during the latter part of '09 and will race today off a 4 1/2 month layoff, in a career low point, and for a new trainer (Jim Wright). Contender.
3rd pick: #3 (Sunday Dreamer) - Claimed in late Dec. by Tim Murphy, he raced against tougher most of last year and had a solid slate (18-2-5-4). Brings good early speed if ready and must be considered a threat.