Top pick: #1 (DR NIP) (2-1) - Cal.-bred tries winners for the first time after a good looking maiden win here on Dec. 15 when racing for a $10K Tag. High-percentage barn (Justin Evans 33%) has him conservatively spotted and speed/stalker draws the rail.
2nd pick: #3 (Indicator) (7-2) - He's finished second in two of his three starts since breaking his maiden and they've all come facing tougher. One-run type drops down to run for $5000 today and is a stretch threat.
3rd pick: #5 (Wavering Slew) (5-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Jon Arnett and the pair race uncoupled. Longshot just missed here at this level and distance on Dec. 7, then tired after running very wide in his latest.
4th pick: #4 (Money Roll) (6-1) - He finished 2 1/2 lengths back of "Indicator" two back at this distance and last out tired badly after pressing the pace going 9 furlongs. Cuts back in distance for this and can factor with his best.