Top pick: #1 (WAR CLASSIC) (3-1) - He has the rail, early sppeed, and is training nicely for his first since Jan 16. Kinsman home-bred has shown ability and has the best chance of upsetting the heavy favorite (#7 "Main Man Mike").
2nd pick: #7 (Main Man Mike) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he enters off a career best when beaten a "neck" in the same Jan. 16 race that "War Classic" exits. This strong finisher was two clear of that rival and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Northeast Bound) (4-1) - Colt drops way down in class for his first since an even effort here on Jan. 10 facing special weights. Training frequently for his return and a threat on the drop.
4th pick: #5 (Cosmic Karma) (12-1) - Longshot finished second in back-to-back starts last summer/fall racing on the Presque Isle "ploy," but hasn't faired as well on dirt or turf. He races tagged for the first time and is in the barn of "Hall of Famer" Jonathan Sheppard.