Top pick: #1a (QUITE DOMESTIC) (7-2) - He's part of a Lou Linder trained entry and he has jockey Jose Ortiz named on both. This colt comes here from California off an even effort in late Dec. and will be making his first start for Linder (a 21% winning angle). Working fine and he dropd from $30,000 to run for $13K.
2nd pick: #8 (Possession Arrow) (5-2) - The probable favorite, he's finished second in two straight at this tag after being claimed by Lupe Guerrero on Dec. 2 and being sent in for a two month layoff. Speedy sort is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Killthemessenger) (4-1) - He's also finished second in two straight, the latest coming here at this tag and distance on Jan. 21. One-run type had the rail that day and does so again today.
4th pick: #1 (Free Spirited) (7-2) - He's coupled in the wagering with "Domestic" and will be racing on real dirt and running off a 65 days layoff.