Top pick: #5 (TREACHEROUS) - He raced very wide last out after breaking from a tough outside post here on Dec. 30 in a contest at this level and distance. Gelding by "Ghostzapper" is improving, has come-back with a nice work, and can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #4 (Frenemy) - He was scratched here on Saturday out of a turf contest by trainer Bob Baffert to awit this spot. Grey son of "Friend's Lake" is working very fast for this and has shown good early speed in his races. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Cloud Hopper) - He disappointed last out as the favorite, but it was his first start in almost four months and trainer Art Sherman brings him back quickly for this. Colt had finished second in his previous three outings and must be left in the mix.