Top pick: #3 (GNARLY HARLY) (2-1) - Gelding is racing first off a Wesley Ward claim. This 3yo has had problems at the break in two straight, and Ward has been working him on a steady basis. Barn shortens him up and drops him a bit under the purchase price. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Sky Heart) (5-2) - Colt has finished second in two straight, both at this $30K claiming price. Son of 'Sky Mesa' runs first off a Bob Hess, Jr. claim, and he adds blinkers. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Desert Gem) (5-1) - Lightly raced, he rallied to finish fourth last out at this tag. He was almost two lengths back of 'Sky Heart' that afternoon, is racing with blinkers on, and making back-to-back starts for the first time.
4th pick: #11 (Woody's Folly) (8-1) - He's racing for the first time since Dec. 28th. Trainer Bill Spawr has had him gelded, drops him in class, and adds blinkers. A danger at a big price.