Top pick: #6 (FIT FOR DUTY) (5-2) - Lightly raced, he enters off a 6-length maiden win here at this distance Jan. 7th. It earned him the highest last out 'figure' of this group. Trainer Tracie Aker has him nicely spotted in his first facing winners, and this gelding still has room for upside.
2nd pick: #2 (Candy Anniversary) (10-1) - So. California invader is dropping in class for his new trainer (Jeff Metz). Gelding by 'Candy Ride' had some promise at one time, but his form facing tougher has shown some decline. The drop in price and a swift local work on Jan. 26th make him a strong win threat.
3rd pick: #7 (Little Prince) (10-1) - Longshot did not the like the mud last out, so the race is best viewed as a 'toss.' He showed some life in his previous start and has a shot at a big price.
4th pick: #9 (R Reel Deal) (9-2) - Since coming here from New Mexico in early Nov., gelding has gone 4-0-3-1 at this level. All of those have been around two-turns, and trainer Stan Hartman will be cutting him back in distance. Capable of impacting from off the pace.
5th pick: #5 (Son of a Pistola) (5-1) - Stalker is taking a big drop in class for his first since early Dec. He's a good fit from a 'figure' angle and may grab a share with his best if ready.