Top pick: #4 (KING'S COVE) - He just missed last out at this tag and trip in his first race on this surface. Effort was his best since last summer and this strong finisher should get a fast pace to rally into if all go. The top selection.
2nd pick: #8 (Comitatus) - He tired to finish third last out and was beaten a 1/2 length by the top pick. Has the best early speed, the price and distance are fine, and he has a bullet drill since his last race. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Najrain) - He was showing steady improvement before breaking his maiden here Dec. 30, but raced poorly last out in his first facing winners. Jockey Ron Allen, who was aboard in his win is back aboard and this Six-year-old will shorten-up in distance today. Can factor with his best.