Top pick: #7 (BET THE BANK) (2-1) - Tough call as this gelding will be racing for the first time since he finished third back on May 6th of 2011 when facing special weights at Tampa Bay Downs. He's win a new trainer (Mike Chambers 37% with new arrivals) and he has him working very fast for his return from the long absence.
2nd pick: #2 (Knighted) (8-1) - Regally-bred 4-year-old has sharp early speed and just missed last out sprinting on the dirt facing weaker. Gelding by "Bernardini" will be moving to the grass and stretching-out in distance, both for the first time. Win candidate at a square price.
3rd pick: #1 (Far to Reach) (5-2) - This is start No. 20 in his attempt to pick up his maiden win. Much improved of late, he's gone (4-0-2-1) at this level in his last four starts and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Wings of Time) (9-2) - Lightly-raced British Columbia-bred finished fourth here at this level and distance on Jan. 12 and lost all chance in his latest when he "blew" the first turn.
5th pick: #5 (Modern Gentleman) (15-1) - Minor player tends to race evenly, but hasn't been beaten much in his last pair. Could land in the bottom of the tri and/or super at a very big price.