Top pick: #4 (GOLD TRIPPI) - Solid sprinter likes the local dirt. Veteran had a fine season in "08" and knocked heads with some tough competition. Makes his first start since the fall for trainer Stanley Hough, who has always been sharp off of layoffs.
2nd pick: #8 (Talent Search) - Runner has a lot of talent, but only had one start last year, so he has some issues. Makes his come-back attempt for a new trainer (Mike Maker) who is sharp with his recent arrivals and off of layoffs.