Top pick: #8 (DARK VISION) - He looked like the winner turning for home last out but lost by a neck when the winner re-rallied along the inside to prove slightly best. Racing back into shape following a 5 month layoff and the leading rider at this meet (Leandro Goncalves) takes the re-ride.
2nd pick: #6 (Zee Are One) - Son of "Roman Ruler" rallied to finish 3rd at this price and distance on Jan 11th in his 2nd start back off a 2 month freshening. Trainer Bernie Rhone (who's having a strong meet), has worked him since and 5yo looks set for a big effort.
3rd pick: #1 (Funfaha) - Race first off a claim by Jane Cibell (a 33% winning angle), but this gelding was "eased" in the stretch last out. In his previous start he finished 2nd at this level and Cibelli had him work a solid half-mile on Jan 22nd. He's s stretch factor if fit.