Top pick: #9 (LEVERAGED LOAN) (3-1) - Speed/stalker set/pressed a quick pace before weakening just a bit to miss by less than a length racing at this tag & trip Feb. 15th. It was his first off a Mike Pino claim and he can take this with a small step forward.
2nd pick: #5 (Mybrotherjohnya) (4-1) - Consistent sort stretches out a furlong after finishing a strong second here at this level going 7-furlongs Feb. 20th. Back in shape following a two month layoff and a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Beantown Skipper) (8-1) - Strong finisher was only a 'head' back of 'Mybrotherjohnnya' last out, and the extra furlong he travels today is in his favor. The quicker the pace, the better his chances.
4th pick: #3 (Old Times Sake) (7-2) - The last time he ran at this level he was an easy winner in late October at Indiana Downs. He's racing first off a Herm Wilensky claim and he halves him in value. A major player with his 'A' game.