Top pick: #1 (MARINA MARKET) - Veteran finished a strong pace-setting second here at this level and distance on Dec. 15 in what was his best effort since last May. Draws the rail today and gets a big rider upgrade to Dominguez. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Three in the Bag) - Hard-hitting veteran has always loved this surface (15-7-3-1) and showed some of his old zip last out finishing second here at this price Dec. 15. He has stalking ability and all the speed is to his left in the gate. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Manchild) - He's faced tougher his whole career but most of thise have been on the grass. Has some tactical speed, is working nicely on the dirt, and he drops to the local bottom ($7500) for the first time.