Top pick: #4 (OMAR LITTLE) (9-5) - The probable favorite, he chased and weakened to finish third here at this tag and trip on Jan. 17. Gelding had a troubled start and a very wide trip that day and has worked fast since.
2nd pick: #8 (Gold Tie Please) (6-1) - Price play raced very wide last out and paid the price turning for home when he tired badly. Although moving up in class, he meets an easier field today and can factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #5 (Chat n' Cut) (3-1) - Debuting gelding is from a very good first out barn (Craig Dollase 40%) and had a sharp half-mile breeze at Hollywood on Dec. 16. Four-year-old by "Include" should impact against this field.
4th pick: #7 (Slight Edge) (8-1) - He's been a maiden a long time 14-0-2-2, but comes off a near miss here facing just a bit weaker on Jan. 26. Fits with this crew, and a repeat of his latest makes him a threat.