Top pick: #8 (PRICE OF GLORY) (3-1) - Speedy sort pressed a very quick and pressured pace before weakening to finish a distant third here at this tag on Feb. 12. He's shortening up a bit, draws a nice outside post, and meets a weak looking field. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #7 (Sunshine Bandit) (6-1) - Lightly-raced, he's racing off a 5 week freshening and does so as a new gelding. Working well since the operation, he has noted speed rider Marty Pedroza aboard. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Grandson At Last) (4-1) - One of five making their debuts, he has some fast works on view and the small barn of Danny Velazquez has won with first time starters in the past. Can threaten if he runs to his am moves.
4th pick: #4 (Coach John) (3-1) - Another that's debuting, the crafty barn of Blake Heap has put some sharp works into him for his first public appearance. Three-year-old looks well prepared.