Top pick: #3 (VISITATION) (5-2) - He's shown little in four facing tougher. However, he's taking a big drop in class, switching from turf to dirt, and is running second back off a two month break. Gelding by "City Zip" gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Empire Cat) (8-5) - The morning line favorite, he was beaten five lengths here at this tag and trip on Dec. 6 he raced wide and made a solid bid turning for home but weakened a bit. Bejarano stay aboard and this gelding is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Spring for It) (2-1) - Reddam home bred takes the same big drop as "Visitatation" and is racing without blinkers for the first time. If he has any ability it will come out against this group.