Top pick: #8 (PRICKLY PETE) - Lightly-raced gelding drops down from an even try in a starter-allowance here in the mud on Jan. 19. In a winning barn (Graham Motion) and he's very much the horse to beat at this reduced level.
2nd pick: #7 (The Cat Rules) - He finished second here last out after setting the pace to mid-stretch. Effort came at this price and distance and was the best of his career. Improving and must be considered.
3rd pick: #12 (Highland Gypsy) - Gelding has finished second in both his local starts after shiping here from Wodbine. Stretch runner was claimed last out by Kate DeMasi and runs back at the same price. Draws a tough post but is still a late threat.