Top pick: #2 (PALMETTO JIM) - Geldong raced evenly here for twice this price going 7 furlongs on Dec. 4 and will drop into a career soft spot and stretch-out again around two-turns. Three-year-old by "Afleet Alex" has a fine work on Dec. 31, meets a very weak field, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Double Dutch Bus) - Colt stretches back out after chasing and weakening here at this price going 6 furlongs on New Year's Day. Can factor at a nice price in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Lemon Zing) - He's been freshened-up since finishing fourth here racing for $16K at this trip on Nov. 15. He has some speed, but will need to improve some for a shot at the win.