Top pick: #7 (CLOSET E) (9-5) - He takes a big drop in class, shortens up in distance, and goes turf to dirt. Speedy and well-bred, he has a bullet work here Jan. 31st, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Reps and Warrants) (6-1) - From the same barn (Doug O"Neill) as "Closet," he comes off a career best when finishing a close up fourth here at this tag & trip Jan. 16th. Reddam home-bred completes a strong hand from the trainer.
3rd pick: #2 (Anythingtogeteven) (6-1) - He has some speed, fits, but this is already start #14 as he seeks his maiden win. Working well since his last start, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #11 (Western Showdown) (10-1) - Gelding stretches out in distance after rallying to finish a distant second here at this price going 5.5-furlongs Jan. 23rd. Improving, and a stretch factor.
5th pick: #12 (Polished Silver) (8-1) - Lightly raced gelding has raced evenly in his first pair, and is making back-to-back starts for the first time. He draws a nice post and may factor at a big price.