Top pick: #3 (LA MANO NERA) (2-1) - He enters off a very sharp win here at this trip in fast time (1:09.60) on Feb. 25th. He's back in shape after coming off a five month layoff on Jan. 1st, and a repeat of his latest takes this.
2nd pick: #4 (Red Zeus) (5-2) - Veteran just missed here in a multiple horse-photo in a $35K turf stakes going 8.5-furlongs on Feb. 15th. In shape, he's more than capable on the dirt, and is two for four here at this distance.
3rd pick: #7 (Magic d'Oro) (6-1) - Lightly raced and well-bred, he moves back to the dirt following a solid and troubled effort here on the grass Feb. 22nd. He won his previous start sprinting on the dirt and impressed doing so.
4th pick: #6 (Wally Van) (9-2) - Colorado-bred had a solid 2013 at Arapahoe Park, and is working fast for his first since late August. This field drew tough and even with his best, a small slice is his ceiling.