Top pick: #5 (GIARIXA) - Gulfstream shipper has the best overall form and two back finished a close-up 3rd running at this price and distance. Very wide last out he's been given a bit over 6 weeks since that start and has a trio of sharp local drills in the past 25 days. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Sacred Soul) - Strong effort here Jan. 1st saw him set the pace and hang on gamely to miss by a neck. Given 9 weeks off following that near miss, he was a bit "dull" in his return and finished 5th of 10, beaten just under 4 lengths. Comes back on short notice (10 Days) and I like that move.
3rd pick: #9 (Fu Pegs Baby) - Shortens-up in distance off a good effort last out when he finished 3rd going 1 3/8ths miles. Drops and is a stretch threat.