Top pick: #7 (STERLING WAGER) (5-2) - Improving sort rated, bid, opened up a clear lead, then was out-finished here on Jan. 23. He held for the place spot in his first around two-turns. Can take this with a small step forward.
2nd pick: #4 (All Around Brown) (8-1) - Longshot returns off a 2 1/2 month with many changes. He's been gelded, drops into a claimer, and runs without blinkers for the first time. He's working fast and has a shot at a big price.
3rd pick: #5 (A Colt Following) (7-2) - He has some early speed and is working above average for his first since late Dec. He finished a close up third that day at this tag after setting a pressured pace. Gelding by "Montbrook" should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #1 (Selection) (3-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Tom Proctor. Home bred by "Candy Ride" is taking the big drop into claimers for the first time. He's finished third twice in three starts on conventional dirt and draws the rail.