Top pick: #7 (GENTRIFY) (5-2) - Gelding stretches out a furlong after finishing third here facing slightly weaker on Feb. 25. It was his first back off a pair of short layoffs and a career best overall. He's worked since, has blinkers added, retains Castellano, and is making back-to-back starts for the first time since the fall.
2nd pick: #4 (One-Eyed Candyride) (3-1) - Lightly raced gelding by "Candy Ride" has finished second in two straight at this meet. Speed/stalker is running first off a Bill Tharrenos claim (five for his last nine) and should be involved every step. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Maximus Decimus) (6-1) - Un-raced since early July, he's working steadily for his return and will be taking a big drop in class. Home bred has ability and could factor if ready.
4th pick: #1 (We're All Set) (8-1) - He's been racing evenly here this winter and is capable of getting a slice of this at a square price with a stretch rally.