Top pick: #3 (TRIPP O STEEL) - He's as consistent as they come at this level and finished an excellent 3rd last out in a very tough field going 6.5 furlongs. Gelding by "Trippi" has won going two-turns in the past and that's what trainer Gerald Bennett will have him do this afternoon. He'll be involved from start-to-finish and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Shane's Gold) - Races off an easy win for half this price and runs today fresh off a claim by the leading trainer here (Jamie Ness). Speed/stalker fits, is on an upward form curve, and Ness wins at a 29% rate first off the claim. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (By Spot) - Brazilian-bred likes his races spaced apart and that's proven to be a successful formula for this 7-year-old. He's won 3 of his 6 starts dating back to last Feb. and was a sharp winner last out at Gulfstream on Feb. 2 going a mile. Stalker draws the rail and is a win candidate.