Top pick: #3 (ALACO CASTLE) (5-2) - Veteran gelding has finished second in two straight here at this level. They came fresh off a Pete Walder claim and one was at this 7-furlong distance. There's plenty of speed in here and that should set things up nicely for his late charge.
2nd pick: #6 (Chepstow) (2-1) - Unraced since early August, he was in career best form at that time. Speed/stalker likes it here 7-1-2-2 and is 3-1-1-0 at this 7-furlong distance. Working steadily and is very dangerous if ready
3rd pick: #2 (C D Gold) (3-1) - Speedy veteran is from the high energy barn of Kirk Ziadie. He's racing first off a claim and is shortening up a bit in distance. Has back class and two of his five career wins have come at this distance
4th pick: #1 (Pass Key) (12-1) - Consistent facing weaker, he's moving up in class after clearing the 3l condition Feb. 20. Has the rail and stalker has figures that fit well with this group. Can factor at a square price.