Top pick: #3 (RAKE AND A RAMBLER) - Consistent colt was claimed in late November and given a 7 week freshening by his new trainer (Bob Pate). Son of "Repent" raced evenly and finished third in a turf contest here Jan. 8 and he'll cut back in distance and move back to the main track for today's attempt. Looks set for a big effort and he can win this from just off the pace.
2nd pick: #5 (Capt. Joe Blow) - The main speed and this veteran has plenty of back class to call upon. Former stakes winner finished a pace-setting third here at this price two weeks ago and that was he's best race since last spring. Very tough today on the front-end.
3rd pick: #7 (Renegade Cielo ) - One-run type moves up a bit in price but draws a good post and should get a fast/contested pace to rally into. Needs to finish just a bit better for any shot at the top spot.