Top pick: #8 (DOGWOODS LANCE) (2-1) - He ships from Gulfstream where he tired after chasing a very fast pace and tiring on Feb 1st facing tougher. race was his first since Nov 28th and he had a diffult outside post (11th of 11). In the barn of leading trainer Ness, he drops him to a new low and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #9 (Laughter) (7-2) - Speedy gelding will cut back to a sprint after opening a long lead and tiring to finish 4th here at this tag going a mile on Feb 6th. The main danger.
3rd pick: #5 (Dream of Atlantis) (4-1) - He finished 3rd here facing tougher at this distance Jan 23rd, then raced evenly last out at this level. He can factor today as this field drew a bit "lite" for the level.
4th pick: #2 (Truly Amazing) (6-1) - Nice effort last out as he checked-in 4th of 10, beaten 4 lengths racing at this level and distance on Feb 3rd. He tries hard every time, but believe a minor award is his ceiling.