Top pick: #4 (D J MANLOVE) (3-1) - He's the main speed in today's finale and is dropping to a new low in claiming price. Well bred gelding finished second in his only previous race on an "off" track, and this 4-year-old by "Stormy Atlantic" is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Son of Posse) (5-1) - Once classier runner returns this afternoon from an extremely long layoff (30 months). Stalker is working steadily and is in a barn (Juan Guerrero) that wins at a 23% clip off of lengthy absences.
3rd pick: #5 (Ay Up Papi) (3-1) - Lightly-raced speed/stalker is dropping down a bit and is from a winning outfit (Mario Serey Jr.). New Jersey bred chased and tired to finish fourth last out on a sloppy surface and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Spare the Kid) (9-2) - Since late Sept. this gelding has gone 5-0-2-1 and has proven that he can be competitive on "off" going. One-run type fits, and the faster the pace the better his chances.