Top pick: #2 (CONSERVATISM) (5-2) - Strong finisher has been competitive facing tougher at the Fair Grounds and will drop in price and go turf to dirt. He's one for one locally and it came at this distance last May. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Strathallen) (3-1) - The possible favorite, he ships from the Fair Grounds where he's finished 2nd in three of his last four starts. Fits and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Counter Balance) (4-1) - He's been freshened up since an even effort racing for twice this price on a sloppy track at Delta Downs on Feb 7th. Well-bred, fresh, and he had a fine 5 furlong breeze here a week ago.
4th pick: #3 (Sneaky Will) (8-1) - One of two recent maiden winners entered and he did so at Delta Downs on Feb 14. In a good barn (Shane Wilson)and this 3yo has fine early speed and room for upside.