Top pick: #2 (RY'S NOT SHY) - Gelding stretches-out off an impressive maiden win here on Dec. 28 and he has already run well around two-turns on the west-coast. He's come back with a big work since the win and looks very tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Prickly Pete) - Improving and last out finished second running for $25K on this surface in the best race of his career. Draws the rail and is a win threat.
3rd pick: #3 (Black Tie Only) - Raced evenly in his latest and was just over a length behind "Prickly Pete" at the finish. He'll have his usual good position, but needs to finish better.