Top pick: #5 (LEAVE OF ABSENCE) - Colt has been freshened-up by trainer Rick Violette since an impressive maiden win at Aqueduct Nov. 7 in his second career start. Highly thought of by his connections and this son of "Harlan's Holiday" is working fast for this. The top pick in a competitive race.
2nd pick: #6 (Gangsterontherun) - Has a similar line as the top pick as he was an easy maiden winner at Philly Park in early Sep. in his second outing. Working fast locally for this attempt he's in a very good layoff barn (Wesley Ward 31%).
3rd pick: #3 (Grand Shores) - Price Play "toyed" with a field last out at Calder in his maiden win and he has a recency edge on the major players. Competitive and this strong finisher should get a solid pace to rally into.