Top pick: #6 (B B'S BADMAN) (5-1) - He has some early speed and runs for the first time since Dec. 15. High-percentage barn (Justin Evans), stretches him out, and colt by "Bandini" meets a weak field. Can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #4 (Modern Gentleman) (5-2) - This is start #48 for this 6-year-old Arizona-bred and he's been competitive facing tougher groups in the past. Stalker fits nicely with this field and is a win candidate despite his large number of previous chances
3rd pick: #2 (Sabres Rattle) (2-1) - Lightly-raced British-Columbia bred finished 4th of 8, beaten three lengths at this tag and trip Feb. 8. He was just over a length back of "Gentleman" that day and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Unintended Results) (9-2) - Gelding was never involved when debuting here in a sprint at this tag on Feb. 10. Good barn (Eric Kruljac 14% second time out), brings him back quickly, adds blinkers, and stretches him out. Don't just dismiss.