Top pick: #5 (THOU SWELL) - He raced just two weeks ago at Gulfstream and ran wide and evenly going a mile running for an $8000 claiming tag. It was his first off almost a two month break and seven-year-old had finished second in his previous pair. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Bahim) - Longshot runs off a trainer change via a claim and was competitive two back at this level going 7 furlongs. Five-year-old raced evenly the day he was claimed and the new trainer (Darie Rodriguez) has worked him twice since. Factors this afternoon at a big price.
3rd pick: #4 (McBurns) - Gelding finished second here at this price and distance Jan. 14, but last out he tired after reaching the front at the 1/4 pole. He has some back class and leading jockey Leandro Goncalves is back aboard.