Top pick: #3 (SIR EDGAR) - Veteran is racing first off a Pete Walder claim (27% angle) and a subsequent nine week layoff. Speed/stalker has won 9 of 32 on the dirt and is four for seven at this distance. Can take this with his best.
2nd pick: #8 (Contrip) - Gelding has a recency edge on "Edgar" as he was a winner here at this claiming price and distance Jan. 24. It was his second back off a brief vacation and he was claimed that day by Gil Zerpa (32% angle). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Katz My Song) - Beautifully bred 7-year-old enters this off a pair of wins at this tag going 6 furlongs. Strong finisher. Those two scores came fresh off a Paul Kopaj claim and this gelding is in career best form. Must be left in the three-horse win mix.
4th pick: #9 (Royal Fighter) - Not a strong win candidate, he's lost to "Katz" in his last pair but was only 1 1/2 lengths back of him on Feb. 6. The faster the pace, the better his chances.