Top pick: #4 (VAPOR TRACE) - He moves up in price following a near miss here on Dec. 22 racing for $5K. The horse that be him narrowly that afternoon was a New York shipper with back class that's entered today in the 7th race. This consistent son of "Ghostzapper" has a flexible style and trainer Julio Cartagena reaches out to leading rider Leandro Goncalves for this attempt.
2nd pick: #8 (Tango Whiskey) - The main speed, he went gate to wire here at this price and distance Dec. 23 to pick up his second win. Very consistent, is in a good barn, and he'll be in this from start to finish.
3rd pick: #6 (Awesome Review) - He ran a big race here at this level just two weeks ago when he opened up a clear lead turnung for home, but was caught in the last 100 yds. Has some speed, back class and is a threat.