Top pick: #4 (SCAT LEADER) (5-1) - Colt raced evenly while having some traffic issues when debuting here in a dirt sprint on Feb. 1st. Bred for the turf ("Scat Daddy"), trainer Todd Pletcher (34% 2nd time out), switches him to the grass, drops him into a claimer, stretches him out in distance, and has John Velazquez aboard.
2nd pick: #2 (Pio's Passion) (6-1) - Gelding comes off a career best when finishing second at Calder facing special weights at this distance on Jan. 26th. He has some speed, drops down, and is a threat at this level.
3rd pick: #5 (Kwacha) (8-1) - He raced both wide & evenly here at this tag on Feb. 6th, and was claimed that day by Steve Towne. Grey gelding has worked fast since, has early speed, and is in the win mix.
4th pick: #9 (Valid Concept) (5-2) - Long-time maiden has been competitive in three of his last four starts at this meet, and last out rallied to miss by less than a length racing at this tag & trip. Can factor, but will be over-bet a bit.