Top pick: #5 (RUN FAT BOY RUN) - Sold privately last fall after his maiden win at the Fair Grounds he finished an even fourth at Laurel racing for $40K on Feb. 14 in his first start for his new connections. Race was his first since Dec. 26 and they pick a nice spot in this starter-allowance. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Cherokee Empire) - He finished a pace-chasinh fourth here at this level on Jan. 18 then raced wide last out in a $25K claimer. Has good tactical speed, draws a nice outside post, and the price should be right.