Top pick: #4 (CLEVER PERFORMANCE) - Gelding finished an even fourth facing tougher Jan. 30 and last out when he was dropped down to this $8K tag for the first time he had a very poor start and was never involved. He's come back with a fast work since and trainer Gerald Bennett has been one of the hottest on the grounds here for the past two weeks. Grey 3-year-old can win this at a nice price.
2nd pick: #9 (J Isle) - He's finished second in 3 straight at this meet, the latest pair coming at 7 furlongs. Draws a good post, has excellent early speed, and he's a major player in this spot.
3rd pick: #8 (Power King) - Gulfstream shipper runs second off a 4 month layoff, drops a bit in price, and his trainer Seth Benzel will add blinkers for the first time. Looks set for a big effort.