Top pick: #4 (BIT O SUNSHINE) - Six-year-old was competitive in all three starts late last year after returning from a year's layoff in October. Freshened-up for the past 70 days, he's working well and is the choice to win this down the stretch.
2nd pick: #2 (Pirate Pete) - Gelding was dramatically improved last out when he ran first off a trainer switch to Jerry Gourneau. Four-year-old raced close up and rallied to finish second at this level and distance. Repeat of that effort makes him a strong win threat.