Top pick: #3 (LADY VIVIEN) - Speedy filly chased a fast pace while racing wide before tiring facing special weights on Jan. 27, her first start since missing by a neck when debuting at Emerald Downe on Sept. 11. Trainer Vann Belvoir (7 for 26) at this meet, drops her into a claimer and has her making back to back starts, both for the first time. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (T J's Stormy Wit) - Heavily bet in her debut, she set/pressed a fast pace and held gamely to finish second, beaten less than a length racing here for $30K Feb. 16. Claimed that afternoon by John Sadler, he brings her back quickly and raises her in price. Trainer wins at a 37% rate first off a claim and this filly is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Dance Thewayyouare) - Daughter of "Mineshaft" finished second here facing weaker on Feb. 19 in her first start since Dec. 11 and first ever in a claimer. Moves up in price and her barn brings her back in 11 days for this.