Top pick: #1 (HOT DANGER) - Filly by "Forest Danger" had a troubled start in her debut and tired late after rushing-up to contest the pace. Trainer Gary Contessa, who is off to a slow start this winter, stretches her out in distance off a "bullet" drill here Dec.29th. She has the rail and is the top selection.
2nd pick: #4 (Great Press) - The probable favorite finished a pace-setting 2nd here at this level Dec.9th in her 2nd back off a layoff and first around two-turns. Big factor this afternoon.
3rd pick: #5 (Summer Flick) - Daughter of "Afleet Alex" has some speed and has been competitive in her last three starts (all sprinting). Stretches-out for the first time and she looks all set for her best.