Top pick: #5 (UNMARKED BILLS) (5-2) - He had a nice "prep" for this when he raced evenly sprinting on the Hollywood turf facing special weights on Nov 15. Race was his first since March 3rd and trainer Rick Mandella will drop him into a claimer, and switch him to the dirt. Working fast, and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Shame On Alex) (7-2) - Speedy sort tries real dirt, drops slightly, and is making back to back starts for the first time. Working fast for the Ellis barn and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Patriotic Lion) (8-1) - He's had a lot of chances and draws a very tough post for this appearance. Capable of geting a small slice at a square price.