Top pick: #1 (DEFIANT) (5-2) - Nice effort here on Jan. 23 saw him race close up, take over heading into the far turn, and tired late to finish 3rd of 10, beaten 2 1/2 lengths racing at this level annd distance. Colt has the rail and is the top selection.
2nd pick: #9 (Mr. William) (3-1) - Dangerous foe, he has the best early speed and will be dropping to a new low in price. Capable small barn (Lisa Lewis) has him set up for a big effort.
3rd pick: #5 (Dreamalot) (5-1) - Gelding broke his maiden here on Dec 14th, then raced both wide & evenly for a $30K tag Jan 15 in his first facing winners. Drops down and is in the win mix.
4th pick: #7 (Saturdayatbernies) (8-1) - Price play has been freshened up since Dec. 19 when he ran both wide and evenly here at this level. Working nicely since and he runs off a private sale to owner/trainer Julia Carey.