Top pick: #12 (VICTORIA BEACH) - Racing back into shape following a two month break and this gelding by "Victory Gallop" was competitive last out despite a poor start. Draws a fine post for the trip and he can win this at a square ptice.
2nd pick: #9 (Wobbly Fellow) - He was "pulled-up" and "vanned-off" last out but has a bullet drill here Jan. 12 that suggests that it was something minor. Stretch threat against these.
3rd pick: #7 (Punch Back) - Has back class and the best early speed of these. He was involved in a pace-duel last out in very fast fractions and has a shot today at the top spot. Has the best eary foot of this group.
4th pick: #3 (Snark) - Runs off a 2 1/2 month layoff and for a new trainer (Valorie Lund). Has ability and a nice drill here 6 days ago.