Top pick: #7 (MAT THE MAITER' D) - Well-bred runner rallied to finish second here at this level going 5 furlongs ten days ago and that was his second race back off a 10 month layoff. Has plenty of back class and can win this with a clean start.
2nd pick: #1 (Going Yard) - Gelding finished a close-up third in his latest and had some traffic issues midway thru the far turn. That effort was his best since he broke his maiden last September at Emerald Downs. Draws the rail, has good positional speed, and has a shot if he can avoid any trouble.
3rd pick: #5 (I Think It Is) - He's raced evenly in his last pair but had tough outside posts in both. Working nicely for his first start in a month and that last effort was his best since coming back from a 9 month layoff last September. Think he'll run well in this spot.
4th pick: #10 (Cypress Sam) - Colt broke his maiden on Jan 1 in start number 14 and has finished third at this level in his first two tries facing winners. Draws a tough post, but if he can avoid a wide trip he can factor in this spot.