Top pick: #6 (MACIAS) (2-1) - The probable favorite, veteran is very consistent, and up until last spring was still competitive facing much tougher. 9-time winner finished second here at this tag & trip on Jan. 2nd. It was his first off a Jared Brown claim and first at Turf Paradise. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Instinctively Bold) (3-1) - Over the past 14 months, this veteran has gone 12-2-6-3 and was a winner here facing tougher on Jan. 16th. He has a flexible style and is nicely spotted by his bar. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Edge Forward) (9-2) - Gelding finished a troubled second here on Jan. 20th racing for a $10K tag. It was his second back from almost a half-year's layoff, and he was claimed by trainer Curt Ferguson. Can factor with his best.
4th pick: #1 (Cooper's Storm) (12-1) - Longshot was beaten 6-lengths last out by 'Macias.' Has the rail and he could get a minor award at a square price. However, the top three picks are much more likely to win this.