Top pick: #7 (TONY'S BACK) - The probable favorite favorite finished 2nd at this price on Feb.12th in his first try around two-turns and he did so despite stumbling at the start. Trainer John Hertler won a pair over the weekend and can get another with this gelding by "Flatter".
2nd pick: #4 (Champleve) - Trainer Dom Galluscio will stretch this 4yr.old by "Artax" back out after he set/pressed the pace and tired in a state-bred $16K sprint 13 days ago. He ran 3rd under these same conditions Dec.16th so he's capable at this trip. Contends today.
3rd pick: #5 (Read the E Mail) - Colt ran 3rd at this level and trip 9 days ago and trainer Gary Contessa will remove his blinkers for the first time in 8 starts and it's always a good sign when Dominguez takes the re-ride.