Top pick: #8 (PSYCHOTIC SUMMER) - Returns today off a sprint last Wednesday. Goes long and will drop into a claimer for the first time. Colt had several strong tries on this surface last winter, and all were against MSW foes. Dominguez's presence indicates they "mean business".
2nd pick: #6 (Nolite Timere) - This is start number 23. He's been 2nd or 3rd in 10 of his previous 22, including the majority of his races for this tag. Obvious win threat and with the speed likely coming back late, he's even more dangerous.
3rd pick: #2 (Tony the Terrio) - Ran well here last winter but he went "sour" soon after a claim by his current trainer and was away 6 months to the day. Raced evenly while close-up in a sprint on Dec.26th at this price. He's sent long off of that return run. Has good positional speed to utilize.
4th pick: #7 (Run From Hell) - Speedy runner looks like the clear front-runner. Tires on a consistent basis, but has improved a bit lately. Apprentice Branch is off, and "Chucky" Lopez is on. Must be caught.