Top pick: #4 (CORTADO) - Solid debut saw him close to finished 3rd, beaten a 1/2 length by today's rival "Arlo". Lasix is added by trainer Bruce Levine (a 31% winning angle) and he's also strong second time out (23%). Leading rider Carmouche takes the re-ride and the trainer/jockey combo wins at a 37% rate when teamed-up.
2nd pick: #3 (Harbor Kid) - The probable favorite missed by a "nose" when debuting here Dec. 7 and grey son of "Rockport Harbor" was involved from start to finish. He's worked fast since and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Arlo) - Gelding has finished second in his first two starts and brings fine early speed to the contest. Lasix is added today and he draws outside of the other pace. Contender