Top pick: #2 (QUIET FAVORITE) - The probable favorite comes off a pace-chasing second-place finish at this level Nov. 16 going a "flat" mile. Home-bred draws near the rail, has a stalking style, and his trainer (Leah Gyarmati) is on a good run.
2nd pick: #7 (Parachute Coney) - Stalker finished sixth, beaten just a length last out racing at this level on the grass. He'd been competitive in his previous pair on the dirt and is working well for his first start since Oct. 23. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Saxophone Len) - Moves back in with maidens following a good effort in a $100K state-bred stakes. Lasix is added for the first time and this collt will be racing beyond 7 furlongs for the first time. Stretch threat.