Top pick: #2 (CITRON KID) (9-5) - The probable favorite, he's been freshened up since Jan. 21st. Veteran has a fine local record (6-2-2-1), has a tactical advantage with his early speed, and 5yo is dropping in class. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Vibrato Jazz) (5-2) - His trainer (Bob Diodoro) long ago 'locked up' the title at this meet, and he sends out this grey gelding first off a claim (a 28% winning angle from the barn). Fits with these, and earlier in the meet he exchanged decisions with 'Citron Kid.' Can factor with his best.
3rd pick: #6 (Juniper Pass) (7-2) - The 'class' of the field, at one time he would have made easy work of this group. However, he was away from action for almost two years and was never involved here Jan. 29th in his return to action. Claimed that day by Bob Diodoro, he has him working nicely since this veteran moved to his barn. A major player with his best.