Top pick: #5 (STUMBLING BLOCK) (5-2) - Old-timer has a spectacular record on this surface (9-7-1-1), but he's showing some signs of his age (10) as he's slowed up a bit over the past year. That said, he drops down off a fine effort on Feb. 15 when facing tougher and leading trainer Jamie Ness has him spotted to pick-up his 22nd lifetime win this afternoon.
2nd pick: #2 (Rio Grey) (7-2) - He comes out of the same Feb. 15 race as "Block" and he was less than a length back of him after chasing the pace. In shape, drops, and draws a better post for today's attempt.
3rd pick: #8 (Gimmeawinkpoppy) (6-1) - Unraced since late Nov., he's working well here for his return and fits at this level and distance. His local record is (5-0-2-1) and this veteran can factor if ready.
4th pick: #1 (Holiday Boy) (5-1) - He was a winner here at this distance facing weaker on Feb. 2 in his best overall since Sept. 19. Has the rail, tactical speed, and can factor right back at a square price.