Top pick: #5 (MR SIERRA) (9-2) - The probable favorite, gelding rallied to finish second here at this tag going 5-furlongs on Feb. 16. Nice effort and the extra 1/16th he travels is in his favor.
2nd pick: #3 (Gadsen Purchase) (3-1) - Speedy veteran has been sharp in two of his last three and in the other had some serious traffic issues. In shape and this 5-year-old has done almost all of his best racing at Turf Paradise 16-3-3-3.
3rd pick: #1 (Elusive Moment) (8-5) - Twelve-time winner enters off an impressive victory here on Feb. 7. He tracked, bid when asked, and drew off to win by a widening three lengths. In shape, has the rail, and is in the three-horse win mix at a short price.