Top pick: #5 (BRISKAL) - Filly was claimed at Churchill Downs on Nov. 19 by Ramon Preciado for $12,500. She finished 3rd of 12 that afternoon as the favorite racing at this 7 furlong trip and the new barn has had her on the sidelines since. She had missed by a head in her previous attempt at Keeneland and Preciado doubles her up in price for this. He's won with 14-of-29 first off the claim over the past 18 months and this 4-year-old is the top pick.
2nd pick: #8 (First Whipporwill) - She hasn't races since late October of 2010 when she tired facing much tougher at Keeneland. Working fine for a good barn (Graham Motion) and she'll drop down from $80,000 to race for $25K. Works indicate she's ready, and filly is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Dancing at Nickies) - One of two entered by trainer "Ned" Allard and the pair will race as separate interests. Home-bred has finished second in two straight at this price, including one at this 7 furlong distance. Contends again today.