Top pick: #6 (RICH HERO) - He was very sharp when winning here at this distance on Dec 3rd racing for $16000. Veteran is (4-2-2-0) since a claim by the Ness barn and the "figure" earned last out was his best in about two years. Wins this with anything near it.
2nd pick: #5 (Roman Bay) - Since being claimed by trainer Heather Hoolahan in early August, this gelding is (5-1-2-0) and last out finished 2nd at Gulfstream in his best race since May. He's won at this trip in the past and is a stretch threat in this contest.
3rd pick: #9 (Phil's Tango) - He's already won two races at this young meet, but they were for the Ness barn and this 3yo runs today off a negative barn switch via a claim. However, he comes off a career best 12 days ago and is a contender if he holds his form.