Top pick: #4 (MIO D'ORO) (4-1) - Colt comes off a pace-setting 2nd place finish here going a mile at this level on Feb. 2. It was his first back from a five month break and he's worked fast twice since. The horse to beat, but reverse your exactas.
2nd pick: #2 (Tiz for Tat) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he's gone 7-0-4-2 in his career with all of those coming on the dirt. Gelding ran third last out despite some traffic problems and is working fast since. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Easement) (4-1) - Strong finisher has rallied to run second in his last pair, the latest coming here going 6-furlongs on Jan. 19. Much improved of late and the extra furlong he travels today is in his favor.
4th pick: #1 (Franklin) (3-1) - Lightly-raced and well-bred, He's been sharp in both dirt sprints and is working fast for his first since Dec. 29. Home-bred by "Smart Strike" must be left in the mix.