Top pick: #5 (SYSTEMIC RISK) - Colt by "Tapit" ran well ina pair of turf starts last fall at Belmont (including a stakes) and will move back to the infield this afternoon for trainer Rick Violette. He pressed the pace before tiring going a mile in the slop here on Jan.7th and has been working sharply since. Can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #10 (Beau Choix) - Improving son of "Elusive Quality" finished a strong 2nd last out despite an early "bumping" incident. Working strongly since and he's a win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Alcomatch) - Well-bet in his debut son of "Smart Strike" had some traffic woes yet still rallie to finish 4th in a race won by "Barbaro"s" brother "Lentinor". Contends for the win.
4th pick: #4 (Hurricane Day) - Son of "Stormy Atlantic raced well in his debut for trainer George Arnold and finished 4th, beaten just three lengths. Normal improvement 2nd out could land him a share.