Top pick: #8 (BUDDHA POWER) - Re-claimed by Chad Brown in early December, this son of "Buddha" had finished second twice last fall in a pair of maiden-claimers when under his care. He lost the runner for two races but since coming back to his barn he's been working like a stakes winner. The likely winner.
2nd pick: #4 (Chaysen' Alex) - Drops to a new low coming off an eight-week break for trainer Carl Domino. Raced well against better last fall, and if he brings that form with him, he could be tough.
3rd pick: #9 (Wonder Man) - Cuts back to a sprint after a troubled try going long last out. Previous pair of sprints saw him run well at this level.