Top pick: #2 (JOEY WHISPERS) - Colt comes off a solid 2nd place finish here at this level and distance a month ago in what was his first race since last June. His barn has given him enough time to avoid a "bounce" and he can take this if he doesn't.
2nd pick: #5 (Valentinos Gold ) - Returns from anonther layoff, but he was competitive in three straight at the end of 2011. Has a fine work on Feb 22nd and his connections add blinkers for the first time.
3rd pick: #8 (Plymouth Square) - He ran poorly as a heavy favorite in the same last race as "Joey", but had just missed in his previous pair. Trainer John Servis makes a rider change to veteran Stu Elliot and this 4yo came back with a fine work on Feb 21st.