Top pick: #10 (DREAM CAUGHT) - Gelding has finished second in three of his four starts here this winter and last out missed by a 1/2 length at this distance racing for $40K Feb. 24. Has a maintenance drill since, drops slightly, and draws a fine outside post. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Patriotic Lion) - Speedy sort finished a pace-setting second here at this price 15 days ago going 5.5 furlongs. Solid effort has been followed by a sharp half-mile work from the gate last Monday. Has a 10lb apprentice rider aboard so this son of "Lion Heart" will try and go wire-to-wire.
3rd pick: #9 (Ron Burgundy) - He raced evenly at this price going a mile here on Feb. 11. Gelding has a trio of sharp works since and trainer Mark Glatt will cut him back in distance. Win threat.
4th pick: #5 (Tale Be Told) - Gelding by "Tale of the Cat" rallied from far back to finish second at this price going 6 furlongs on Feb. 20. He's been competitive in all three starst at this meet and will be finishing fast.