Top pick: #8 (MY PAL SHAWN) (7-2) - He's one of two entered by trainer Ramon Preciado and the pair race uncoupled. Gelding was an easy winner here going 7-furlongs for a $20K tag on Feb. 9. He tired badly facing much tougher just 9 days ago and is dropping back down for this attempt. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Cash Payout) (2-1) - The second of the Preciado pair, he has plenty of speed and enters in career best form. He was a winner at this claiming price Feb. 14 as he cleared the 3l condition. Four-year-old just failed to hold on last out in his first attempt at this 4l level. Obvious threat and a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Merry's Very Won) (9-2) - Veteran finished second here facing slightly weaker on Feb. 16. It was his first since late Dec. and this Pa. bred must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Talent Seeker) (8-1) - Very fast from the gate, he tired last out after being involved in a pace-duel with "Cash Payout". It was his 2nd back from almost an 8-month layoff and he gets a positive post position switch over that rival. Price play.