Top pick: #1 (STUMBLING BLOCK) - Veteran has an outstanding local record (6-5-1-0) and since returning here for the first time since last winter he's won two in a row with relative ease. The leading trainer here (Jamie Ness) raises him in price, but I think he's too good for these.
2nd pick: #3 (Stop Hunting) - Much improved of late and he also carries a two race winning streak into this. Gelding was an easy winner last out racing for $8000 to pick up his third win and was claimed that day by Gerald Bennett. Trainer is picking-up some momentum and wins at a 41% rate fresh off a claim.
3rd pick: #6 (Kabob) - He has a lot of back class and was victorious here on Jan. 13 when he was dropped down to a new low in price. Nice effort and he seems to be racing himself into shape following several layoffs.