Top pick: #3 (HAMILTONIAN) (2-1) - Once classier type just failed last out and was beaten just under a length by today's rival "Xuang Feng." It was his best overall since last August, and he's worked fast twice since. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (My Jealous) (3-1) - Lightly raced and speedy, 4yo gelding has won three of six starts on conventional dirt, and has a fine local record (4-2-1-0). He's in top shape and draws just outside of the other two win candidates.
3rd pick: #1 (Xuang Feng) (9-5) - As mentioned above, he defeated "Hamiltonian" last out and has gone 5-2-1-0 here since coming off a long layoff in early Feb. Speed/stalker runs first off a Bob Hess, Jr. claim and draws the rail.