Top pick: #3 (REPENTER) - He's won two of his last three starts following a claim by the leading trainer at this meet (Jamie Ness). Last out he tracked the pace, bid when asked, and drew away in the last furlong. Barn brings him back at the same price and stretches him out a furlong.
2nd pick: #1 (Kitten's Caregiver) - He rallied to finish third here after a very wide trip running for $10000 on Dec. 21. Claimed that day by Brenda McCarthy, she brings him back at his favorite distance (4-2-2-0) and moves him up in price.
3rd pick: #5 (Independent George) - Grey veteran finished second at this price and distance two back, then raced evenly last out at the same tag going a mile on the grass. Goes third off a short freshening and looks set for a big effort.