Top pick: #7 (ILLUSIVE HALO) (6-1) - He ships back from the Fair Grounds where he finished a non-threatening fourth Nov. 23. He's worked since, has a new trainer, and can win this with a late move.
2nd pick: #3 (Fiftyshdesofbay) (5-2) - Speedy sort has been sharp in all three appearances and last out finished third here at this level going a mile. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Klozer) (3-1) - He "flew" home to miss by a neck going 5 furlongs here on Dec. 6. Stretches out, and he showed promise earlier in the year. In the win mix.