Race 1
Top Pick: #2 Ima Boxer Boy (5/2) Ran a strong 2nd against similar at Fonner on Feb. 21 and that race looks like the best recent dirt effort in this field. Showed good early speed and held well late, and another similar trip puts him right there again.
Contender: #1 Dirty Deal (3/1) Has been facing slightly tougher company and now cuts back from a mile to a sprint. If he settles just off the early pace, he could get first run turning for home.
Upset Pick: #6 Gift Giving (4/1) The turf effort jumps off the page and suggests ability. If that form carries over to the dirt, this one fits well with the top pair.
Race 2
Top Pick: #2 Pedro Perez (9/2) In these 4f sprints, early speed is everything. He just ran a strong race over this track while dueling early and should again be involved from the start.
Contender: #5 Mysterious Tale One of the more experienced runners in the field and has been competitive at this level before. If the pace gets hot, he is one of the most logical closers.
Upset Pick: #3 High Probability Owns one of the better recent speed figures in the race. If the front runners soften each other up, he could be the one finishing strongest.
Race 3
Top Pick: #7 Princess Kaiulani (3/1) Has the tactical speed that tends to work well at 6f here. If she presses the pace without getting into a duel, she should be right there turning for home.
Contender: #4 Jane Kendeigh (5/2) The class of the race on back form. The long layoff is the question, but if she returns close to her previous efforts she is a major player.
Upset Pick: #3 Utsira (9/2) New barn could wake this one up. If the pace becomes contested early, she could be the one picking up pieces late.
Race 4
Top Pick: #4 P R Mo Vision Has been competing consistently against similar company and should get a favorable pressing trip. In a race without a clear standout, that kind of tactical speed is valuable.
Contender: #1 Goin Owen (2/1) Draws the rail and should work out a ground-saving trip. If he gets the jump turning for home, he could easily take this.
Upset Pick: #2 P R Call Me Maybe Fits well with these on recent races and has the type of style that keeps him involved throughout.
Race 5
Top Pick: #6 Mischief's Machine Has been facing competitive company and brings some of the stronger recent speed figures into this race. If he runs back to those efforts, he’s the one to beat.
Contender: #2 Brannigan Honest runner who tends to show up every time. With a clean trip, he should be right in the mix again.
Upset Pick: #8 Toma Todo Has enough early pace to stay involved and could get brave if the favorites hesitate.
Race 6
Top Pick: #1 Seven Taylors (5/2) One of the more consistent runners in the field and has been facing slightly tougher company. With a good stalking trip, he should be right there late.
Contender: #7 Catch a Wave Has the back races that make him competitive here. If he runs to that form, he is a serious threat.
Upset Pick: #6 Silver Screen Comes in off a solid recent race and could continue moving forward with another similar effort.
Race 7
Top Pick: #3 Time Muse (6/5) Comes into the race in sharp form and has the kind of tactical speed that tends to win these 6f races. If he runs his race, the others may have trouble catching him.
Contender: #2 Under Oath (6/1) Has races on his record that fit well here and could sit a perfect stalking trip.
Upset Pick: #5 Paynted Blue Another one with enough ability to compete at this level. If the pace gets lively early, he could be finishing strongly late.
Race 8
Top Pick: #10 Master Game Has been competitive against similar fields and brings solid recent form into this race. From the outside he should get a clean run.
Contender: #3 Subsidize Consistent runner who tends to stay involved throughout. Another that fits well with this group.
Upset Pick: #7 To too Twentytwo Won at this level recently and could easily repeat with a similar trip.
Race 9
Top Pick: #7 Ships Log Looks like the horse to beat based on recent races and overall class. If he runs his usual race, the others will need to step forward.
Contender: #3 General Shipman (5/2) Won nicely over the track recently and could easily repeat with another forward effort.
Upset Pick: #9 Mo Summer Not the most obvious winner, but fits well enough on class to hit the board and possibly more if the race unfolds his way.
Race 10
Top Pick: #4 Anchor Line Drops into a realistic claiming spot and brings some of the better recent efforts in the field. With a good trip he should be right there.
Contender: #9 Flexible Terms Another runner with consistent form at this level and capable of winning with the right setup.
Upset Pick: #6 Doris Avenue (3/1) Ran a race last time that would win this if repeated. If he gets comfortable early, he could take them a long way.