Top pick: #4 (UNLEASH THE TALENT) (2-1) - Ramsey home-bred was bet heavily in his debut here on July 4, and raced wide while finishing a non-threatening third. Working fast for his return, trainer Wesley Ward drops him down, and he meets a weak field. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Devils Peak) (3-1) - Lightly raced gelding finished an even fourth here on a sloppy track for twice this price Jan. 30th. Drops to a new low and should factor in this field.
3rd pick: #1 (Now Hear This) (4-1) - Freshened up since Dec. 29th, he has some speed, and finished second here at this tag & trip Dec. 13th. Working fine and can factor with his best.
4th pick: #2 (Bright Promise) (8-1) - Filly has gone 9-0-3-2, and has some closing kick. Capable of grabbing a share with a late rally, but needs to improve for any shot at the win.