Top pick: #3 (MENDING WALL) (8-5) - Races 3rd back off a 10 1/2 month layoff and he showed improved speed last out in his 2nd off the break when racing on the Santa Anita grass facing special weights on Oct 27th. Trainer Mike Machowsky will drop him into a claimer for the first time and switch him back to the all weather surface. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Cavaletta) (9-5) - She's done well facing much tougher and is (11-0-4-2) overall. One run type moves back in with maidens after finishing 3rd in a small field facing winners at Santa Anita Oct 12th. Fits, drops,has the rail, and is a win candidate.