Top pick: #5 (BAG'S OF FUN) (7-2) - He ships in from Golden Gate Fields where he's been showing good early speed racing on "poly" Veteran has four lifetime wins on the dirt and one of those was on this surface. Gets the call in a contentious contest.
2nd pick: #6 (Estrella de Oro) (6-1) - He was a winner here last out at this tag to clear the 3l condition and has gone (6-2-2-0) since coming back from Canterbury Downs last fall. Stalker is dangerous right back at a square price.
3rd pick: #7 (Northern Thunder) (8-1) - Deep closer never fired last out, but had finished second in three of his last five racing here at this tag and distance. A fast/and or contested pace would help his chances.
4th pick: #10 (Toccet's Charm) (12-1) - Longshot races first off a Jim Brown claim (917%) and he brings him back quickly at the purchase price. Another deep closer and he draws a tough post for that style. He needs a fast pace for anything more than a minor award.
5th pick: #2 (Buff Daddy) (9-2) - He flew home last out to misss by a head racing at this level and distance on Jan. 22. Consistent, has some back class and must be left in the mix.