Top pick: #8 (MR. MONDAY NIGHT) - Longshot raced evenly last out finishing 5th of 6, beaten a half-dozen lengths facing tougher. He had been very competitive in his previous pair, both at this level and he'll drop back to it this afternoon. Can win this from just off the pace at a nice price.
2nd pick: #3 (Freight Forward) - He finished 2nd at this level racing at Penn National on Dec.30th, his first since his maiden win at Aqueduct Nov.13th. Repeat of his latest makes him a win threat.
3rd pick: #1 (Red Hook Bulldog) - Probable favorite finished 2nd here at this condition and distance on Jan.4th, his first race since his maiden win on Nov.16th. Has the best early speed and he'll try and clear off early.