Top pick: #6 (FLEXTHEGOLDENPIPES) - Logical selection and probable favorite finished second despite some traffic issues here at this level and distance on Jan. 6. Freshened-up for the past seven weeks by a good barn (Eddie Kenneally) he looks all set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #2 (Tappintovictory) - He's finished second in both his starts, the latest coming here at this price-tag going a mile on Jan. 24. He shortes-up for this, has a nice recent work, and is making back-to-back starts for the first time. Has a shot at a mild upset.
3rd pick: #4 (Worthy Wager) - Debuting gelding by "Devil His Due" has some sharp works and is trained by Hall of Famer H. Allen Jerkens. Factors if ready.