Top pick: #9 (STORM RUBI) - Filly was entered in yesterday's 9th race but trainer Linda Rice scratched her to await this easier spot. Three-year-old by "With Distinction" cost $60,000 and tired after pressing the pace racing for $50K in early Feb. She takes a big drop in price, stretches out in distance, draws a great post at this one-turn mile, and faces a weak field of males. The top selection.
2nd pick: #8 (Fiddlers Pilgrim) - Wll-bet last out when blinkers were added, he finished a clear second to an 8-length winnere here at this trip facing slightly weaker. Obvious threat with a repeat of that effort.
3rd pick: #7 (Rightuplynn'salley) - It's tells you a lot about this field when this gelding is a contender. He's yet to hit, but fits on a figure standpoint, is well-bred, and in a good barn (Rich Schosberg). Can factor at a nice price.