Top pick: #6 (POINTS OFFTHEBENCH) - Highly thought of gelding makes his 3-year-old debut after a lengthy period of inactivity. Heavily backed in his first pair, he broke his maiden at Del Mar in late August in stalking style and is training fast for his first race since the. "Triple Crown" nominee can take this contest if ready.
2nd pick: #5 (Three Vases) - Another "Triple Crown" nominee, he was an impressive wire-to-wire maiden winner here on Jan. 7 in his first back off a five month layoff. Working fast since, and this Cal-bred by "In Excess" is a threat to the top choice.